Our client is a well established commercial construction business specialising in fit out projects across Australia. With approximately 150 employees nationally, they have built a strong reputation within the market and continue to experience significant growth. With the current HR Manager relocating overseas, they are seeking an experienced HR professional to join the business on an initial 6-12 month fixed term contract, with the potential to extend or become permanent. Based in Sydney CBD, you'll be joining a young, energetic and highly collaborative leadership team that values initiative, flexibility and strong business partnering.
About the role
Reporting to the National Managing Director and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team, you'll be responsible for supporting a workforce of approximately 70 employees across Sydney while working closely with the wider national business.
Key responsibilities include:
End to end recruitment and onboarding
Performance management and employee relations
Supporting the recently implemented Employment Hero performance framework
HR reporting, including remuneration reviews,



bonus recommendations and flight risk analysis
Employee lifecycle management, including offboarding processes
Visa management and administration
Learning and development initiatives
Culture, engagement and employer branding activities
Wellbeing and recognition initiatives, including events such as RUOK? Day
About you
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Previous HR experience within the construction industry
Strong employee relations and business partnering capability
Experience managing the full employee lifecycle
Confidence working with senior leadership teams
A commercial mindset and ability to balance people and business outcomesA versatile, adaptable and hands on approach
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have genuine influence, work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the employee experience.
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📌 Hr Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 The Next Step Recruitment
📍 New South Wales