Senior HR Business Partner - Construction Projects

Bouygues Construction SA; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A W Edwards, part of Bouygues Bâtiment International, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support multiple construction projects from our Sydney-based office. This role emphasises employment relations, strategy, and hands-on HR operations on site.

You will partner with project directors and leaders, manage ER/IR issues, and drive workforce planning while ensuring compliance with Australian employment laws. A strong site-based HR background is essential.

Qualifications

• 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 and experience supporting blue-collar/site-based workforces.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior operational leaders across construction projects.
• Provide strategic and operational HR advice.
• Execute day-to-day HR Operations and act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries.
• Lead employee relations matters and resolve grievances.
• Coach managers on performance and disciplinary matters and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on applicable employment legislation and apply it accordingly.
• Conduct and manage workplace investigations.
• Drive workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Support mobilisation and project ramp-up activities.

Skills

HRBP experience

ER/IR capability

Australian employment law

Workers compensation management

Site-based workforce experience

Job description

A W Edwards, part of Bouygues Bâtiment International, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support multiple construction projects from our Sydney-based office. This role emphasises employment relations, strategy, and hands-on HR operations on site.

You will partner with project directors and leaders, manage ER/IR issues, and drive workforce planning while ensuring compliance with Australian employment laws. A strong site-based HR background is essential.