Hr Business Partner

A W Edwards; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Additional leave days

Global mobility

Flexible working arrangements

Generous parental leave policy

Job summary

A W Edwards Pty Limited is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with project directors and operational leaders across a diversified portfolio of construction projects in Sydney. The role requires strong employment relations and commercial acumen to support a fast-paced, site-based environment.

You will advise on HR strategy, performance, and workforce planning, while coaching managers on people management and ensuring compliance with Australian employment laws.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HRBP experience within construction, infrastructure, mining, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Strong ER/IR capability and knowledge of Australian employment law landscape.
• Experience supporting blue-collar and site-based workforces.
• Exposure to unionised environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong conflict resolution and coaching capability.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or related discipline essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders across construction projects.
• Provide strategic and operational HR advice.
• Execute day-to-day HR operations and act as first point of contact for HR enquiries.
• Lead employee relations matters and resolve grievances in line with policies.
• Coach managers on performance, discipline, and people management.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable employment legislation and support interpretation.
• Conduct and manage workplace investigations.
• Drive workforce planning and talent strategies; develop and maintain HR policies.
• Support mobilisation and project ramp-up activities.
• Assist Recruitment Manager with recruitment activities.
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and leadership initiatives.

Skills

HRBP experience

ER/IR capability

Australian employment law

Unionised environments

Stakeholder influence

Conflict resolution

Coaching

Education

HRM degree or related discipline

Job description

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play.

Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

We are a leading construction organisation delivering major commercial and infrastructure projects across NSW. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support operational leaders across a diverse project portfolio.

About A W Edwards

• Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction – An International Construction Group
• Works across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality products that exceed clients expectations.
• 105+ years of history in NSW Construction
• Lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Clients receive the quality they expect and deserve
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Awards winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market
• Individual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projects

Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Hyper-scale Data Centres, TfNSW Infrastructure and Education projects. Very secure pipeline of work well into 2028!

Our People

• Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees.
• Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company’s success and our high rate of staff retention.
• We don't look for people for projects but the projects for our people

Our Employee Benefits

• Family-Friendly Policies: Receive market-leading paid parental leave to support your family needs.
• Novated Leases: Take advantage of novated leasing options to maximize your salary and enjoy tax savings on vehicle expenses.
• Global Mobility – Explore opportunities globally within the Bouygues BBI & Construction networks once established within the organisation
• Employee Wellbeing: Excellent discounts on Gym Memberships throughout NSW & Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for valuable support and resources.
• Expert In-House Team: Collaborate with our dedicated global experts in all areas in construction.
• Market-leading learning and development opportunities thru 1 on 1 and online training – We invest in our people from day one!
• Diverse Opportunities: Gain exposure to a wide range of roles and industry leaders in business – We are a flexible and understanding employer.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you will partner closely with Project Directors, operational leaders, and corporate stakeholders to deliver strategic and operational HR support across multiple construction projects.

This role requires strong employment relations capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, site-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders across construction projects
• Provide strategic and operational HR advice
• Execute the delivery of day-to-day HR Operations and act as the first point of contact for all HR enquiries.
• Lead employee relations matters
• Respond to and resolve employee grievances and disputes in line with company policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to managers on performance and disciplinary matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on applicable employment legislation and support with the interpretation and application of these.
• Conduct and manage workplace investigations
• Drive workforce planning and talent strategiesDevelop and maintain HR policies & procedures ensuring compliance with applicable legislation
• Support mobilisation and project ramp-up activities
• Assist Recruitment Manager with recruitment activities
• Coach leaders on people management and compliance
• Workers compensation management
• Contribute to culture, engagement, and leadership initiatives
• Employee lifecycle management
• Successful deployment of business initiatives

About You

• 8+ years HRBP experience within construction, infrastructure, mining, engineering, or industrial sectors
• Strong ER/IR capability and experience with Australian employment law landscape
• Workers Compensation management experience
• Experience supporting blue-collar and site-based workforces
• Exposure to unionised environments
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong conflict resolution and coaching capability
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management or related discipline essential

What We Offer

• Career progression opportunities
• Additional leave days
• Global mobility
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Parental leave Policy

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier well known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your construction career through a variety of projects in future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation’s values on each of their projects.
• There aren’t many times in your career where you can honestly say, 'I am working for the best!'

EEO

A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.