HR Operations Advisor

Spiecapag; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spiecapag Australia is seeking an HR Operations Advisor to provide practical HR advice across head office and project environments, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management and employee relations.

The role supports payroll, workforce reporting and HR systems, with travel to project sites and FIFO/DIDO environments as required. A commercially minded HR professional will drive culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
• Experience in an HR advisory or coordination role, ideally in construction, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure or another project-based sector.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial instruments and workplace relations practices.
• Experience supporting both blue-collar and white-collar employees across multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, timely HR advice and support to managers and employees across corporate and project environments.
• Guide leaders through performance management, goal setting, feedback, appraisals and employee development processes.
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, interviewing and selection.
• Coordinate onboarding, mobilisation, induction, offboarding and exit processes.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Prepare formal HR correspondence and support fair, consistent outcomes.
• Provide guidance on employment conditions, policies, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Fair Work requirements.
• Support visa processing, right-to-work checks, pre-employment screening and workforce compliance.
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and data across HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support payroll processing by validating timesheets, allowances and entitlements.
• Prepare HR reporting including headcount, turnover and training compliance.
• Coordinate project-specific training, licences, qualifications, inductions and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

VINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy and construction, operating in more than 120 countries with a workforce of over 294,000 employees. We are a global group with strong local delivery capability.

Spiecapag Australia has been delivering large-scale pipeline infrastructure, trenchless construction and drilling projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for more than 20 years. With continued growth and a strong focus on safety leadership, we are seeking a HR Operations Advisor to join our HR Team and provide trusted, practical HR support across our corporate and project environments.

About this role

Reporting to the HR Operations Manager, the HR Operations Advisor provides comprehensive HR advice, support and consultancy to managers and employees across both head office and site-based environments.

Partnering closely with leaders, employees and project teams, you will support the consistent and compliant delivery of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, policy implementation and offboarding activities.

This is a varied, hands‑on role suited to an adaptable HR professional who can apply sound judgement and HR best practice across a diverse workforce - from corporate employees to project-based and FIFO/DIDO construction crews.

You will also assist with workplace relations matters, maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, support payroll and workforce reporting, and contribute to positive workplace culture, wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role is primarily head office based and requires a willingness to travel to project sites and work within remote, site-based or FIFO/DIDO environments when required.

Key responsibilities

As an HR Operations Advisor, you will:

• Provide practical, timely HR advice and support to managers and employees across corporate and project environments
• Guide leaders through performance management, goal setting, feedback, appraisals and employee development processes
• Support recruitment activities, including advertising, screening, interviewing and selection
• Coordinate employee onboarding, mobilisation, induction, offboarding and exit processes
• Assist with employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary processes, investigations and conflict resolution
• Prepare formal HR correspondence and support fair, consistent and procedurally sound outcomes
• Provide guidance on employment conditions, company policies, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Fair Work requirements
• Support visa processing, right-to-work checks, pre-employment screening and workforce compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts and data across HRIS and payroll systems
• Support payroll processing by validating timesheets, allowances and employee entitlements
• Prepare HR reporting, including headcount, turnover, workforce movements and training compliance
• Coordinate project-specific training, licences, qualifications, inductions and certifications
• Support site leaders with workforce matters, union engagement protocols and project industrial relations strategies when required
• Promote employee engagement, wellbeing and a positive workplace culture in collaboration with project and HSE teams
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes, service delivery and operational efficiency

Experience and qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification
• Experience in an HR advisory or coordination role, ideally within construction, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure or another project-based sector
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law, industrial instruments and workplace relations practices
• Experience supporting both blue‑collar and white‑collar employees across multi‑site operations

Desirable

• Experience in remote, site-based or FIFO/DIDO environments
• Exposure to payroll systems, workforce reporting and HR data analytics
• Experience supporting visa applications, project industrial relations or union interactions

This role will suit a commercially minded HR professional who builds trusted relationships, communicates confidently and can balance day‑to‑day operational delivery with sound advisory support in a fast‑paced project environment.

Skills and behaviours

• Strong workplace relations, interpersonal and conflict resolution capability
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement, problem‑solving, negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to meet competing deadlines
• A collaborative, professional and accountable approach
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Why join Spiecapag

• Opportunity to work with an established infrastructure contractor within the VINCI Group
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects across Australia
• A role that combines corporate HR and project operations
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and growth