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Job Description

For one of our major projects in Adelaide, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focussed HR IR Manager to lead the HR and Industrial Relations function and partner with project leadership to drive workforce performance and project success.

Reporting to the Project Leadership Team, the HR IR Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of Human Resources. This role is responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support project objectives, ensuring compliance with Australian employment and industrial legislation, mitigating workforce risks and fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the HR function for a Mega Project, providing strategic direction, governance, and operational leadership across all people-related activities throughout the project lifecycle

Act as the Sr. HR Leader ad trusted advisor to the Project Director and Leadership team

Develop and excute the project HR strategy, including workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning

Lead all workforce mobilization and staffing activities

Build, lead, coach and develop a high-performing HR team

Provide Leadership and oversight for Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, including labour relations planning, employee engagement strategies, workforce risk management Serve as escalation point for complex,



sensitive and high-risk HR and employee relations matters

Partner with Project Leadership to drive workforce capability and organizational performance

Lead workforce planning

Oversee and ensure consistent application of HR policies

Collaborate with HR Business Partners, CoE, Payroll and Project Services team

Partner with Project Quality manager

Conduct and oversee HR field audits

Lead HR training, leadership coaching, and capability-building initiatives

Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and other stakeholders

Drive and Lead continuous improvement of HR practices

Ensure compliance with Fluor's HSE and Ethical Business standards.

Please note that this is a project-specific role supporting a major project in Adelaide.

Basic Job Requirements

Bachelor degree in Human resources, Industrial relations, Business, Law or related disciplines16 years of relevant HR or Industrial Relations experience, preferably within Construction, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering or major project environments

Demonstrated experience managing Industrial Relations within complex, unionized workforces

Strong knowledge of Australia employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, enterprise bargaining and industrial relations frameworks

Proven ability to influence senior leaders

Stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills

Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and risk management experience

Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

📌 HR IR Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Fluor
📍 Adelaide