Job Description
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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.
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The group operates as a collection of small businesses that function as one integrated organisation. With ~190 employees (growing to ~210), the environment is practical, quality‐driven and down‐to‐earth — with a mix of trades, project managers, designers and shared services.
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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.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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You'll be the person who brings clarity, consistency and maturity to HR — without unnecessary corporate layers.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead HR operations across multiple business units
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Coach managers and directors through performance, behaviour and ER matters
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Manage recruitment across trades, project managers and shared services
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Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and future pipeline
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Support consolidation of entities and introduction of governance
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Build consistency across contracts, onboarding, compliance and processes
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Work closely with operations and finance on structural improvements
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Lead and develop the HR




Advisor/Coordinator
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Lift leadership capability across a diverse workforce
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Reduce reliance on sole traders and strengthen direct labour practices
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The Environment
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~75% trades / site‐based workforce
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~25% project managers, designers, architects and shared services
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Multiple awards (construction, joinery, landscape) but generally paid above award
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Directors with autonomy and varied people capability
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A culture that values craftsmanship, design, practicality and straightforward communication
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A structure that is evolving and will benefit from someone who can bring cohesion and direction
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Who You Are
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You're a solid 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.
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You're polished enough to operate at senior level, but grounded enough to work effectively with trades and site‐based teams.
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Commercial, pragmatic, emotionally intelligent.
Assertive but diplomatic.
Structured but not corporate.
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What You Bring
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HR generalist capability across recruitment, ER, performance, awards and coaching
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Experience supporting blue‐collar or trade‐heavy workforces
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Ability to influence senior leaders with different styles
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Comfort working across multiple entities or complex structures
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Strong judgement and relationship‐building skills
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Ability to balance operational load with strategic uplift
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A practical, down‐to‐earth communication style
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Salary & Flexibility
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Mid to High one hundred's + Super
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Open to 4 or 5 days
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Hybrid flexibility available
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Based in Eastern Suburbs (south)
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📌 Hr Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Capability Hr
📍 Sydney