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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Job Description
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About the role
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We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team at JK Williams Group - a construction and civil services business with ~300 employees across NSW and QLD.
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This is a genuinely hands-on HRBP role sitting within a lean three-person HR team. You'll partner closely with operational managers and site supervisors across two states, providing confident, practical HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. The role has a strong ER focus, you'll be dealing with real, complex people matters regularly and requires someone who're equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves on the admin side when needed.
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If you come from construction, civil, trades, or a similarly hands-on, site-based environment, you'll hit the ground running. If not, you'll need to be someone who thrives in that world and earns credibility fast.
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Desired Skills and Experience
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What you'll be doing
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Providing confident,



independent HR advice to managers and supervisors on a wide range of ER matters - performance management, misconduct, disciplinary processes, grievances, and terminations
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Leading and conducting workplace investigations end-to-end, ensuring procedural fairness and defensible outcomes
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Managing return to work and workers' compensation coordination, including liaising with insurers, treating practitioners, and rehab providers to drive positive RTW outcomes
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Working closely with the HSEQ team on injury management, safety incident matters, and fitness for duty
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Supporting onboarding, induction, and performance review cycles across the business
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Maintaining and administering our HRIS (ELMO) and qualification tracking system (Simpel)
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Supporting culture and engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and employee feedback processes
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Ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act, Contemporary Awards, and company policy
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Handling HR administration and reporting as part of a small, all-in team
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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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5-7 years' experience in a generalist HR role, with a strong and demonstrated focus on employee relations
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Proven ability to independently manage complex ER matters - you're not just advising, you're leading the process
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Hands-on experience conducting workplace investigations from start to finish
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Experience with return to work coordination and workers' compensation - ideally in a trade, construction, or hands-on, site-based environment
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Confident working with operational managers and site supervisors who are direct, no-nonsense, and time-poor
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Strong written communication - able to produce clear, accurate ER documentation, correspondence, and reports
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Comfortable being the hands-on person in a lean team - advisory work and admin are both part of the role
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Background in construction, civil, trades, mining, or a similarly hands-on, site-based industry is highly preferred
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Experience with an HRIS (ELMO or similar) advantageous
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Qualifications and licences
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related field
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Current driver's licence (Class C)
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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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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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A varied, high-impact role with real autonomy
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A close-knit, collaborative HR team
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The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a growing business
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JK Williams believes in diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants.
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📌 Human Resources Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 JK Williams Group
📍 New South Wales