Human Resources Manager
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Administration · Brisbane, QLD, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping an operational workforce of more than 160 people well staffed, engaged and compliant is the core of this Human Resources Manager role in Brisbane. You would lead the main HR functions, working with site teams and senior leaders on everything from recruitment and workforce planning to employee relations and investigations.
Sound judgement matters as much as policy knowledge, and the employer expects HR experience that can be verified. You will keep the business within employment law and awards, refresh policies, report on workforce metrics and help manage injuries and return to work. An HR background in UK construction, engineering or infrastructure lines up well with the sectors listed.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop practical HR strategies and put them into practice
- Advise leadership on workforce needs and plan for capability and succession
- Lead recruitment and talent acquisition, and support engagement and retention
- Manage performance and employee relations matters, including investigations, grievances and disciplinary processes
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and awards
- Update HR policies, procedures and documents, and produce workforce reports and HR metrics
- Support periodic reviews of employment conditions
- Help manage workplace injuries and return-to-work programmes
Requirements & Eligibility
- Proven experience as an HR Manager, or as a senior HR professional
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferred
- A background in construction, mining, engineering, infrastructure or similar operational sectors
- Knowledge of Australian employment law, with a strong understanding of modern awards and workplace relations
- Experience in employee relations and workplace investigations
- A solid background in recruitment and workforce planning
- Excellent analysis, negotiation and communication skills, and comfortable with senior leaders and operational staff alike
- Experience using HRIS and payroll platforms
- Able to work independently in a hands-on setting
- Sponsorship or migration experience highly regarded
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