Strategic HR Lead - Construction & Projects

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Training

Mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

MAX Build is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across New South Wales with a Sydney base, supporting office and site teams.

You will develop and implement HR strategies, policies and plans, strengthen leadership capability and support a productive, engaged workforce, covering recruitment, employee relations, performance, remuneration, learning and development, and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources and advising senior leaders.
• Experience supporting construction, engineering or operational workforce.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing HR strategies, policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards, workplace relations and employment conditions.
• Experience managing employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary processes, redundancies and organisational change.
• Proven ability to advise managers on recruitment, induction, training and development.
• Experience implementing performance management systems and improving team performance.
• Experience advising on remuneration and employment conditions and representing employer in negotiations.
• Understanding of WHS, EEO and anti‑discrimination obligations.
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to monitor costs and produce workforce reports.
• Experience managing HR systems and accurate employee records.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and evaluating HR strategies and plans to support growth and workforce needs.
• Advising managers on recruitment, workforce planning and selection processes for office and site staff.
• Overseeing induction, training and development programs.
• Developing and implementing performance management systems and project KPIs.
• Managing employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Representing the employer in negotiations with employees and unions when applicable.
• Overseeing OH&S and EEO programs and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Managing redundancy policies and redeployment assessments.
• Monitoring costs, headcount and productivity; advising leadership on improvements.
• Overseeing HR systems, records and reporting to support decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Employment law knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or related discipline

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Job description

MAX Build is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function across New South Wales with a Sydney base, supporting office and site teams.

You will develop and implement HR strategies, policies and plans, strengthen leadership capability and support a productive, engaged workforce, covering recruitment, employee relations, performance, remuneration, learning and development, and workforce planning.