Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting employees throughout their career journey, enhancing the employee experience and would like to contribute to strategic people initiatives that make a real difference?
We're looking for an experienced
HR Advisor
to join our Corporate People & Culture team based at our Eight Mile Plains office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‐on HR generalist who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and is looking to broaden their exposure to strategic HR programs while continuing to provide high-quality operational support.
About the Role
Reporting to the National HR Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting leaders and employees across the business, providing trusted HR advice and delivering practical people solutions that enhance employee experience and engagement.
No two days are the same, with opportunities to support the employee lifecycle, and contribute to strategic initiatives including gender equity, wellbeing, capability development and people systems evolution.
Key Responsibilities
Guide employees and leaders through the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to departure
Provide advice on employment legislation, industrial relations matters, policies and workplace practices
Manage a broad range of employee relations matters
Support the ongoing evolution of our HR systems
Contribute to strategic HR programs, including our Gender Equity Strategy and Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Assist with capability and development initiatives that support business performance
About You
Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline preferred
Approximately 5+ years' experience in a relevant HR generalist position
Experience working in civil engineering, construction or heavy industry preferred




Demonstrated experience supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle
Strong knowledge of employment legislation, including the National Employment Standards (NES)
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across a diverse workforce
Experience supporting recruitment, workforce planning, and broader people initiatives
Experience working with HR systems such as PageUp, UKG (Workforce Ready HR), Culture Amp, or similar platforms
Confident across Microsoft Office suite
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Experience supporting organisational change initiatives will be highly regarded
A current driver's licence
Our Benefits
Salary continuance insurance support
Competitive remuneration with regular market reviews to ensure fair and equitable pay
Generous bonus programs that recognise strong performance and business outcomes
An employee share program, offering the opportunity to invest in the long-term success of the business
Workplace banking benefits and financial wellbeing support to help manage your finances with confidence
Purchased leave options, allowing you to increase your annual leave when life demands greater flexibility
Travel benefits through preferred suppliers, including accommodation and car hire savings
Lifestyle, fitness and wellness offers that support a healthy balance inside and outside of work
Health and wellbeing support,



including confidential access to professional counselling services
Leadership development programs designed to build capability at every career stage
Employee recognition and awards programs that acknowledge individual and team contributions
Why Seymour Whyte?
At Seymour Whyte, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our People & Culture team, you'll have the opportunity to influence both day-to-day people outcomes and longer-term strategic initiatives that shape our employee experience.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of HR activities across a growing national business.
If you're looking for a role that combines operational HR with opportunities to contribute to meaningful people strategies and business improvement initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years.
With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.
Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the chance to grow and be equally valued.
We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
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Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
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📌 Hr Advisor (Brisbane)
🏢 Seymour Whyte
📍 Brisbane