Job Description
For over 65 years, JK Williams has been more than a civil contractor — we've been builders of communities, forgers of lasting relationships, and dedicated to establishing a legacy of excellence across Australia's east coast.
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As a proud family-owned business, we know that our greatest asset isn't the machinery we operate or the infrastructure we deliver — it's our people. The dedication, expertise, and commitment of our team is what has made us a recognised leader in civil construction and infrastructure, known for innovation, quality, and integrity.
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Our rich history hasn't just shaped who we are — it's positioned us for an exciting future. And we want the right people alongside us for the journey.
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About the role
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This is a senior, HR Manager role leading the people function at JK Williams Group — a well-established construction and civil services business with approximately 300 employees across NSW and QLD.
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Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll have full ownership of the HR function and lead a three-person team comprising an HR Business Partner and a Talent Acquisition Specialist. The role is both strategic and operational — you'll be shaping people strategy and advising at the executive level one day, and hands‐on in the detail of a complex ER matter or FWC conciliation the next.
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This is a role for an experienced HR professional who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and getting into the detail — someone who earns credibility quickly in a hands‐on, site‐based environment and takes genuine ownership of everything from workforce planning to workers' compensation.
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What you'll be doing
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Partnering with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and deliver the people strategy across a multi‐state construction business
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Leading, coaching, and developing the HR team (HR Business Partner and Talent Acquisition Specialist)
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Managing complex ER matters end‐to‐end — performance management, misconduct, investigations, terminations, and redundancies
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Representing the business at FWC conciliations and hearings, and coordinating legal support as required
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Providing practical ER and IR advice across both Award‐covered and EA environments
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Overseeing workers' compensation and RTW coordination across NSW and QLD, working closely with the HSEQ team
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Driving culture, engagement, and organisational development initiatives aligned to company values
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Overseeing end‐to‐end recruitment with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, including salary benchmarking and workforce planning
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Managing HR policy, compliance, and reporting — including monthly HR metrics to the CEO
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Overseeing the HRIS (ELMO) and ensuring data integrity, system currency, and best practice record‐keeping
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Undertaking site visits across NSW and QLD as required
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What we're looking for
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10+ years' HR experience, with demonstrated tenure in a senior HR Manager or equivalent role
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Strong, hands‐on ER and IR capability — you've managed complex matters independently and know how to navigate FWC processes
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Experience managing workers' compensation and RTW across multiple states
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Confident working in both Award‐covered and Enterprise Agreement environments
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Proven ability to lead and develop an HR team
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The credibility and communication style to work effectively with operational managers, site supervisors, and executive leadership
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Experience in construction, civil, mining, trades, or a similarly hands‐based, site‐based industry is highly preferred
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Strong written communication — able to produce clear, accurate ER documentation, board‐level reports, and policy
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Experience negotiating EA or EBA advantageous
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Experience with an HRIS (ELMO or similar) advantageous
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Qualifications and licences
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Degree in Human Resources, Business, Commerce or related field — postgraduate qualification advantageous
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General Construction Induction Card (Whitecard), or willingness to obtain
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Return to Work Coordination training desirable
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What's on offer
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Market-competitive salary package — commensurate with experience
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Permanent full‐time role based in Penrith, NSW
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4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
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Direct reporting line to the CEO with genuine influence over the people agenda
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A varied, high‐impact role with full ownership of the HR function
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A close-knit leadership team in a business that genuinely values its people
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📌 National Human Resources Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 JK Williams Contracting
📍 New South Wales