Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company with national presence proudly offering over 22 years' experience.
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, NPI and piping works projects.
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in Civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Reporting to the Executive HR Manager, the Senior HR Advisor will be the 'go-to' subject matter expert for employee and industrial relations ensuring compliance with legislative requirements mitigating HR risk.
Key responsibilities: Partner with operational leaders across the business to provide best practice HR advice across the full spectrum of employment and industrial related mattersResolve, mediate and manage resolution of HR issues across the business including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations and hearingsResponsible for a range of HR Initiatives and projects in support of the overarching departmental strategic HR planExperience and proficient with negotiating and bargaining Enterprise AgreementsContribute to and update HR policies and procedures, in accordance with current legislation and HR management practicesSupport Pre-Contracts in the compilation of all HR Management plans and contribute relevant HR/ER and IR information for all tenders as requiredSupport the workforce planning requirements, strategy and mobilisation activity across the projects including initiating onboarding sessions with new startersDraft and generate various instruments including Letters of Offer, Change of Conditions, Disciplinary Letters etcCollaborate with external visa migration specialists to process Employee sponsorship visas and communicate visa requirements to employeesChampion and manage New Starters, Change of Conditions and payroll trackersLead and champion change management process in conjunction with development and roll out of a suite of HR foundation training modules to leadersWork in conjunction with the Executive HR Manager in the implementation of HR Strategies and continuous improvement initiatives such as Remuneration Reviews, Incentive Plans or probation reviewsDevelop HR correspondence, documents, reports, and induction and training presentation material as requiredCollating and reporting on performance reviews, including probation reviews when requiredABOUT YOU: At least 5 years' experience in similar role with at least 2 years' operating at Senior levelTertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline – PreferablePrevious experience within the Construction or Mining industryExperience undertaking high level and complex workplace investigations and performance management counselling as well as facilitating mediation and managing grievances - A mustStrong technical knowledge and understanding of the HR legislation and Industrial Relations landscapeExcellent interpersonal skillsHighly organised with exceptional time management and planning abilitiesThe ability to influence, negotiate and motivate othersWHAT WHITTENS OFFER: Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.
Generous and competitive salary package paid weeklyHigh-Performing and collaborative HR teamWork amongst engaged leadersSafety being at the forefront of everything we doPaid Parental LeaveNovated Lease optionsFlexible work conditionsLong term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across AustraliaWhittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.
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