HR Manager
Western Sydney | $210,000 + super | 2 days WFH | NationalConstruction Business
Lead HR across a high-performing, blue-collar construction business Following continued growth and expansion, my client islooking for an experienced
HR Manager
to take ownership of the people function and partner directly with the GMand senior leadership team.
Operating on a national scale with around 400 employees.
This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys operating at both a
strategic and operational level
and thrives in a fast-paced, site-based environment.
The Role Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a small HR & talent team and provide trusted HR leadership across the business.
You'll work closely with senior leaders, managers and site-based teams, providing practical advice while driving the broader people strategy.
You will be responsible for:
Leading the HR function across a workforce of approximately 400 employees across NSW and QLD
Providing strategic and operational HR advice to thesenior leadership team
Managing complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, grievances, disciplinary matters and terminations
Advising leaders on performance management, coaching and difficult conversations
Working across
Enterprise Agreements, Modern Awards and employment legislation
, including supporting EA negotiations
Overseeing workers' compensation claims and Return to Work processes in partnership with HSEQ
Developing and implementing HR policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
Driving organisational development, culture, engagement and change initiatives
Supporting workforce planning, succession planning, retention and talent strategies
Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and relationships with recruitment agencies and labour hire providers
Leading performance review and KPI processes
Providing HR reporting, metrics and commercial insights to the GM




Continuing to improve and embed the organisation's
HRIS
Leading and developing the HR team, currently comprising an HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Specialist
My clientis looking for an experienced HR Manager or senior HR professional who is confident operating in a
large blue-collar, site-based environment
.
You'll bring:
Proven HR leadership experience within construction, civil, engineering, infrastructure or another operational workplace
Strong generalist HR experience across both strategic and operational functions
Demonstrated
ER and IR expertise
, including experience with Enterprise Agreements and Awards
Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations
Experience managing complex employee relations matters and advising senior leaders
Exposure to workers' compensation and Return to Work processes
Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge and influence when required
Experience leading or developing HR teams
Strong written communication and HR documentation skills
Experience with HRIS platforms
A resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
You won't be suited to a purely corporate or 'fluffy' HR environment.
This is a hands-on, operational business where
credibility, resilience and the ability to stand your ground
are essential.
Why Join?
$210,000 + super
Work directly with the and senior leadership team
Lead HR across an established national civil construction business
Manage and develop an HR team
Strategic influence combined with genuine hands-on HR exposure across NSW and QLD operations
2 days WFH available once established in the role
Join a business with a strong blue-collar workforce and significant operational footprint
Opportunity to shape the next stage of the people function
If you're an experienced HR leader who enjoys getting close to the operation, isn't afraid of challenging conversations and wants to make a genuine impact across a growing construction business, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Human Resources Manager | Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 New South Wales