Are you a practical, confident HR professional who loves being close to the workforce and making things happen?
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, credibility with trades teams, and improving HR processes in a fast-paced environment.
About the Role We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to support a large construction and scaffolding workforce across VIC, NSW and QLD. You'll partner closely with operational leaders, manage the full employee lifecycle, and help lift the maturity of HR across the business.
You'll be supported by an HR Assistant and work closely with the leadership team. This is a role where your voice will be heard and your ideas will be actioned.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
* Providing day-to-day HR advice to leaders and employees
* Supporting performance, conduct, wellbeing and RTW matters
* Interpreting and administering EBAs and Awards
* Coordinating training, compliance and employee documentation
* Maintaining HR data, reporting and HRIS improvements
* Building strong relationships across sites and operations
Why You'll Love It
* $150k–$160k + super
* 80% office-based in Tullamarine – be close to the action
* Flat structure, low ego environment
* Business genuinely values HR as a partner, not a policeman
* Big variety - no two days the same
* Growing organisation with interstate expansion
* Opportunity to shape HR processes and systems
What We're Looking For
* Experience in HR within construction, trades, manufacturing or similar
* Strong understanding of recruitment, contracts, onboarding & ER
* Comfort working with EBAs/Awards
* Highly organised, reliable and great with people
* Practical, solutions-focused approach
* Confident communicator who can build trust quickly
Role Details
* Location: Tullamarine
* Hours: Flexibility to start early/finish early
* Reports to: Managing Director
* Direct reports: HR Assistant
* Travel: Minimal – mostly local
Apply Now If you're a capable, hands-on HR professional looking to have real impact in a dynamic construction environment, we'd love to hear from you.