Hybrid Part Time HR Manager – Construction Industry

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About the role

  • HR Manager leading HR & OH&S for an expanding construction group in Melbourne. Designing effective strategies for recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Primary focus: Lead the HR & OH&S function for the group, working autonomously to provide practical HR leadership.
  • Key responsibilities:
  • HR strategy & systems: Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, frameworks and metrics that drive performance and accountability.
  • Recruitment & onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment (ads, screening, background checks, hiring), and design/implement effective onboarding plans.
  • Performance management: Manage probation processes and performance reviews, develop and monitor KPIs, assist with performance improvement processes and escalation where required.
  • Employee relations & retention: Act as central point for salary increase notifications, manage disciplinary/grievance matters, and design retention and development programs.
  • Position descriptions & PD management: Create and update staff position descriptions and ensure staff records are maintained in line with policy and law.
  • Training & development: Monitor training programs and manage professional development initiatives.
  • Leave & compliance: Ensure evidence requirements for leave requests are met, ensure compliance with employment law and organisational policies and maintain strict discretion.
  • OH&S: Lead OH&S activities, site visits as required, incident management and continuous safety improvement.

Requirements

  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or equivalent).
  • Experience: 10+ years’ HR experience as a generalist including proven OH&S capability; experience in construction or a similar labour-intensive industry is preferred.
  • Skills & attributes:
  • People-first approach: A passion for people and the confidence to influence, challenge and engage managers and staff.
  • Problem-solver: Pragmatic, results-driven and strong at resolving complex people issues.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to different audiences.
  • Systems skills: Familiarity with HR information systems (experience with Employment Hero is desirable).
  • Practical & autonomous: Comfortable managing all aspects of HR/OH&S independently for a 40+ person workforce.
  • Driver & mobility: Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to sites at short notice.

Benefits

  • Flexible working options
  • Supportive team culture
  • Opportunity for professional development
  • Hybrid/onsite location

Job title

Part Time HR Manager – Construction Industry

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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