TALENT ACQUISITION & HR ADMINISTRATOR - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

JRT Group; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JRT Group in Yeppoon, Queensland seeks an experienced HR Administrator to join our local civil construction team. The role focuses on end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and ongoing HR administration within a fast-paced, growing business.

You will work closely with the HR Manager and operations to attract, assess and onboard a diverse workforce across civil construction, trades, plant operator and related roles. Experience with Australian employment standards is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Recruitment and/or HR administration.
• Ability to manage end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong candidate screening and interviewing skills.
• Confidential handling of information.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and projects.
• Prepare and post job advertisements on SEEK and other platforms.
• Review applications and shortlist candidates.
• Conduct initial phone screens and coordinate interviews.
• Complete reference checks and pre-employment checks.
• Maintain recruitment pipelines and source candidates for current/upcoming needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure new employees start smoothly.
• Assist with HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes.

Skills

Recruitment

HR administration

End-to-end recruitment

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

MYOB Advanced

Payroll support

Tools

MYOB Advanced

HR systems

SEEK

Job description

TALENT ACQUISITION & HR ADMINISTRATOR - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

End-to-End Recruitment | HR Administration | Growing Local Business

JRT Group is looking for an experienced, organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team in Yeppoon.

With continued growth across our civil construction operations, recruitment will be a major focus of this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys finding the right people, can confidently manage the recruitment process from start to finish, and has the organisation and attention to detail needed to keep a busy HR function moving.

This is a hands-on role supporting a diverse operational workforce and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Manager and operational management team, you will play a key role in attracting, recruiting and onboarding employees across a range of civil construction, trades, plant operator, transport, supervisory and professional roles.

You will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, while also providing day-to-day HR administration support across the full employee lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles and projects

• Preparing and posting job advertisements across SEEK and other recruitment platforms

• Reviewing applications and shortlisting suitable candidates

• Conducting initial phone screens and coordinating interviews

• Completing reference checks and pre-employment requirements

• Maintaining regular communication with candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process

• Preparing employment contracts, letters of offer and employment documentation

• Coordinating onboarding and ensuring new employees are ready to commence

• Maintaining recruitment pipelines and proactively sourcing candidates for current and upcoming workforce requirements

• Supporting workforce planning with managers and supervisors

• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems

• Coordinating employee onboarding, variations and offboarding

• Tracking licences, competencies, qualifications and training requirements

• Assisting with inductions, training and workforce development

• Preparing HR letters, reports and general correspondence

• Supporting employee relations, performance management and workplace investigations as required

• Assisting with the interpretation and application of modern awards, employment conditions and company policies

• Supporting payroll and timekeeping processes

• Assisting with HR compliance and audits

• Contributing to HR system improvements and more efficient processes

• Providing general HR and administrative support as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, switched on and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in Recruitment and/or HR administration

• Demonstrated experience managing or assisting with end-to-end recruitment

• Strong candidate screening and interviewing skills

• Confidence communicating with candidates, employees, supervisors and managers

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

• Exceptional attention to detail

• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines

• A proactive approach and the ability to follow tasks through to completion

• A professional manner and a strong understanding of confidentiality

• Strong written communication skills

• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook

• Experience using HR, recruitment or payroll systems

• Knowledge of Australian employment legislation and modern awards would be highly regarded

• Experience within civil construction, mining, trades, labour hire or another operational environment would be advantageous

Experience with MYOB Advanced would also be highly regarded.

Why Join JRT Group?

JRT Group is a proudly local, family-owned business that has been operating throughout the Rockhampton and Yeppoon region for more than 20 years.

We have established and growing civil construction operations across Central Queensland and employ people across a diverse range of operational, trade, transport, supervisory and professional positions.

This role provides the opportunity to become an important part of our HR team, take genuine ownership of recruitment and gain exposure across the broader HR function.

For the right person, there is plenty of opportunity to develop your HR knowledge, build your recruitment capability and grow your career with JRT Group.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, follows through on what they start and wants to become a trusted and valued member of our team.