Manager People & Culture WA

Adbri Ltd; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support a major growth-focused project. This role involves building relationships with local leaders, guiding HR practices, and leading initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and substantial HR experience, particularly in employee relations and organisational change. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture offered.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Engaging work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field required.
• Substantial experience in HR business partnering, employee, and industrial relations.
• Strong knowledge of human resource management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with local business leaders.
• Guide leaders in managing employee issues and investigations.
• Develop and maintain local industrial relations.
• Lead the local rollout of People & Culture initiatives.

Job description

The Role

At Adbri, we believe in the power of people. As a leading organisation, we’re committed to fostering a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Human Resource Manager to Join Adbri on a fixed-term 6-month maternity leave contract with the unique opportunity to contribute to a major growth-focused acquisition project. Gain valuable experience in a dynamic HR environment while playing a key role in a transformative phase of the business.

You will play a critical role in shaping the people agenda and contributing to the success of a growing, customer focussed business. This is a great opportunity for a values driven HR professional looking to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with local business leaders to support performance improvement and enable growth, using data insights and workforce planning.
• Guide and support leaders in managing employee issues, investigations, and case management in alignment with our values and policies.
• Develop and maintain local industrial relations, supporting leaders in negotiations aligned with our overall industrial strategy.
• Lead the local rollout of People & Culture initiatives and support organisational change.

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor\'s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field, with substantial experience in HR business partnering, employee and industrial relations, organisational change, and HR planning.
• Strong, knowledge of human resource management practices, including experience with collective bargaining and exposure to acquisitions and integrations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong, effective relationships across all levels of the business.
• Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex workplace issues.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver HR related projects and initiatives, including managing significant business change.

Benefits of working with us

• Inclusive and Collaborative culture
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging and purpose driven work
• Work, life balance

Our business

Adbri Limited is a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri\'s respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally.

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.

We will be progressively short listing - if this role looks like it could be your next role, apply now.

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