A privately‑owned, integrated design and build organisation is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead the people function across a diverse workforce covering high end and high quality services.

The diverse orgnisation has a total headcount of around 200 with growth planned via upcoming M&A; activity. The environment is practical, quality‑driven and down‑to‑earth — with a mix of blue collar, project managers, designers and corporate support.

The HR function is respected and has been successful but whilst heavily operational with high recruitment volume. The new appointment will be a strategic upgrade with HR to play a more proactive role in workforce planning, leadership support and organisational structure.

This role suits someone who enjoys the blend of hands on delivery, functional management and senior stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, operations and finance to shape how the organisation evolves, consolidate entities, and introduce stronger governance.

You’ll be the person who brings clarity, consistency and maturity to HR — without unnecessary corporate layers.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead HR operations across multiple business units
- Coach managers and directors through performance, behaviour and ER matters
- Manage recruitment across trades, project managers and corporate services
- Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and future pipeline
- Support corporate restructures and introduction of governance
- Build consistency across contracts,



onboarding, compliance and processes
- Work closely with operations and finance on structural improvements
- Lead and develop the HR Advisor & HR Coordinator
- Lift leadership capability across a diverse workforce

The Setting

- Mix of blue collar and and white collar
- Multiple awards
- Invested leaders with autonomy and varied people capability
- A culture that values quality, design, practicality and straightforward communication
- A structure that is evolving and will benefit from someone who can bring cohesion and direction

Who You Are

You’re a strong HR generalist who is comfortable in construction, trades, manufacturing or similar environments. You know how to build trust with senior leaders, influence without ego, and bring structure to a business that is growing quickly.

You’re polished enough to operate at senior level, but grounded enough to work effectively with trades and site‑based teams.

What You Bring

- HR generalist capability across recruitment, ER, performance, awards and coaching
- Experience supporting blue‑collar or trade‑heavy workforces
- Ability to influence senior leaders with different styles
- Comfort working across multiple entities or complex structures
- Strong judgement and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to balance operational load with strategic uplift

Flexibility

Open to4 or 5 days

Hybrid flexibility available (1 day WFH, potentially 2)

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📌 Senior HR Manager (City of Sydney)
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📍 City of Sydney