Build the HR function from the ground up and make it your own!
Sutherland Shire Area | Full-time Permanent Role | 5 days onsite and parking availableThis is a rare chance to join a well known building company at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of its people function.With a workforce of approximately 100 employees and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional residential projects, the business has reached the point where HR can no longer sit solely with the Director and an external HR consultant.They are now looking for an experienced HR Manager to bring the function in-house, become a trusted advisor to the leadership team and build the foundations for a scalable HR function.
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will have genuine influence over how HR operates across the business.The opportunityReporting directly to the Director, you will work closely with the leadership team and wider workforce, providing practical HR advice while developing the people strategy as the business continues to grow.
You will be the go-to person for HR, supporting leaders who are relatively new to managing the people function and giving them the confidence and tools to handle everything from performance conversations through to employee relations.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as the key HR advisor to the Director and leadership teamProviding practical advice on employee relations, performance management and workplace issuesManaging and advising on complex employee matters, including disciplinary processes and unfair dismissal risksCoaching leaders through performance reviews, difficult conversations and people managementEnsuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards and HR best practicePartnering with the leadership team on workforce and resource planningDeveloping recruitment strategies to ensure the business has the right people at the right timeSupporting end-to-end recruitment across the business, working closely with hiring managers as requirements ariseReviewing and developing HR policies,



processes and documentationManaging the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to exitWorking closely with the existing external HR consultant during the transition to an in-house HR functionIdentifying opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and the overall employee experienceBuilding a strong HR foundation that can grow with the organisationYou will be an experienced HR generalist / HR Manager who is confident operating autonomously and comfortable being the person everyone comes to when they have an HR question.
You don't necessarily need to have already held the title of HR Manager.
Someone currently operating as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner who is ready to take ownership of an entire HR function will also be strongly considered.We're looking for:Approximately 5+ years' HR experienceDemonstrated experience managing or supporting a workforce of around 100 employeesStrong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR complianceExperience interpreting and applying modern awardsSolid employee relations and performance management experiencePrevious involvement in recruitment and workforce planningConfidence advising and influencing senior leadersStrong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused adviceExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsA proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate independentlyConstruction, building, property or another operational/blue-collar environment will be highly regardedWhy join?
This isn't a role where you'll inherit a fully established HR department and simply keep the wheels turning.
You'll build it.You'll have the opportunity to:Take ownership of HR within a successful luxury residential construction businessWork directly with the Director and senior leadership teamHave genuine influence over people strategy and business decisionsBring an external HR function in-house and shape how HR operatesBuild processes, policies and frameworks from the ground upWork across both strategic HR and hands-on employee mattersJoin a business that is continuing to grow and invest in its people
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📌 Human Resources Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 Sydney