A privately‐owned, design‐focused construction group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the people function across a diverse workforce spanning high‐end residential construction, landscape architecture, landscape building, garden maintenance and specialist joinery operations.
The group operates as a collection of small businesses that function as one integrated organisation.
With ~190 employees (growing to ~210), the setting is practical, quality‐driven and down‐to‐earth — with a mix of trades, project managers, designers and shared services.
This is a pivotal moment for the business.
The HR function has been heavily operational due to team gaps and high recruitment volume.
The owners now want HR to play a more proactive role in workforce planning, leadership support and organisational structure.
The Opportunity
This role suits someone who enjoys the blend: hands‐on HR delivery with genuine strategic influence.
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 unitsCoach managers and directors through performance, behaviour and ER mattersManage recruitment across trades, project managers and shared servicesPartner with senior leaders on workforce planning and future pipelineSupport consolidation of entities and introduction of governanceBuild consistency across contracts, onboarding,



compliance and processesWork closely with operations and finance on structural improvementsLead and develop the HR Advisor/CoordinatorLift leadership capability across a diverse workforceReduce reliance on sole traders and strengthen direct labour practices
The Environment
~75% trades / site‐based workforce~25% project managers, designers, architects and shared servicesMultiple awards (construction, joinery, landscape) but generally paid above awardDirectors with autonomy and varied people capabilityA culture that values craftsmanship, design, practicality and straightforward communicationA 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.
Commercial, pragmatic, emotionally intelligent.
Assertive but diplomatic.
Structured but not corporate.
What You Bring
HR generalist capability across recruitment, ER, performance, awards and coachingExperience supporting blue‐collar or trade‐heavy workforcesAbility to influence senior leaders with different stylesComfort working across multiple entities or complex structuresStrong judgement and relationship‐building skillsAbility to balance operational load with strategic upliftA practical, down‐to‐earth communication style
Salary & Flexibility
Mid to High one hundred's + SuperOpen to 4 or 5 daysHybrid flexibility availableBased in Eastern Suburbs (south)

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