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Senior Consultant | Strategic Sourcing |Executive Head Hunter | Technical & Engineering Specialist | Talent Acquisition @ Karan & Co

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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Strategic role | Construction & Engineering Sector

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About the company

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Our client is a highly respected Australian-owned business delivering innovative civil construction and engineering solutions across major infrastructure, urban development, and resources projects.

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About the role

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This newly created Senior HR Business Partner role offers the opportunity to shape and influence the organisation's people strategy at a senior level. Reporting directly to the People & Culture Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives, driving initiatives that strengthen engagement, build capability, and ensure compliance. With a direct report to support you, you'll balance strategic projects with hands-on leadership in complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.

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The opportunity

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Based at the Gold Coast (Helensvale) HQ, with flexibility to work across offices and only one monthly site visit, this role provides scope to lead high-impact HR initiatives while partnering closely with the business. You'll be the key contact for senior stakeholders on ER/IR, remuneration, leadership capability,



and organisational development programs that drive performance and culture.

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You'll also:

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- Lead investigations and resolve complex ER matters with discretion and authority.
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- Provide expert IR advice, including award interpretation, EBAs, and Fair Work compliance.
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- Drive strategic workforce planning, remuneration reviews, and compliance frameworks.
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- Design and deliver leadership and capability programs to build a high-performing culture.
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- Lead engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen retention and culture.
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- Partner with senior managers and executives to embed best-practice HR solutions across the business.
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- Contribute to recruitment strategies for critical roles and succession planning.
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What you bring

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- Previous experience in construction, engineering, or heavy industry - essential.
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- 5–8+ years' HR experience, including strong exposure to complex ER and IR.
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- Demonstrated capability partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR outcomes.
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- Strong understanding of industrial frameworks, EBAs, and award interpretation.
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- Proven track record in project delivery, change management, and culture initiatives.
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- Exceptional communication, influencing,



and stakeholder management skills.
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Why you'll love it

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- Make your mark in a newly created, senior-level role.
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- Partner directly with executives and influence organisation-wide outcomes.
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- Work in a cooperative, improvement-focused team.
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- Competitive salary + super, with flexibility built into your week.
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This role is perfect for you if...

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You thrive on working at both a strategic and operational level, influencing leaders and guiding people outcomes that shape organisational success. You're confident navigating complexity, driving initiatives, and building strong, trust-based relationships at every level.

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Ready to make your mark?

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If you're excited about shaping People & Culture in a growing industry leader, we'd love to hear from you!

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Submit your application today or reach out to Sancha on 0493 252 345 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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Seniority level

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- Mid-Senior level
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Employment type

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- Full-time
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Job function

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- Human Resources
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Industries

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- Human Resources Services
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