**Our Company**
Pipe Management Australia (PMA) is a specialist Utilities Maintenance Company that has been operating for over 10 years and offers a variety of industrial services. We proudly boast a modern fleet and pride ourselves in supplying experienced, highly skilled operators to meet our client needs. Pipe Management Australia are the go-to for municipal councils and major contractors Australia's wide. We operate across multiple locations throughout New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland and have a headcount of approximately 220 staff.
**Our Values**
We understand that living and breathing our values helps us work towards achieving success together. It ensures that we are all operating from the same place and that our customers always enjoy a positive experience.
**Our values are Teamwork | Service | Safety | Respect.**
**Our Opportunity**
Pipe Management Australia is currently seeking an onsite Head of Human Resources Onsite to join their expanding team for one of Australia's leading Contractors. This is an amazing opportunity to join a diverse and innovative organisation. Reporting into the CEO, you will be part of a culture that is supportive, engaging and rewarding, whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
Based on site in New South Wales or Queensland this role would be ideal for a Human Resources guru, with proven experience within HR, who enjoys working in a team environment whilst having the autonomy to complete tasks day to day.
**Benefits**
- Permanent full-time position
- Competitive Salary
- Great working environment and supportive culture
- Onsite Parking
**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee and implement procedures pertaining to the full employee lifecycle.
- Manage dispute and incident investigations related to HR/IR issues and provide recommendations to operational leads for action.
- Be a Company representative in any external Fair work or Associated Union proceedings
- Develop and update Position Descriptions for the Company as required
- Co-ordinate with senior operational staff the negotiation and implementation of IR instruments
- Implement ER/IR Compliance Structure, Documentation and Processes
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies across the business
- Work with the CEO and senior operational staff to develop and implement HR /IR Strategy relating to the overarching business plan
- Build leadership capability in the areas of incident management, grievance handling, performance issues and IR obligations, procedures and policies
- Comply with work health and safety laws and procedures and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and those of other persons.
- Play a part to promote a safety culture within the company to ensure that employees will report as soon as possible any accidents, incidents or hazards arising during their employment.
- Coach and mentor line managers on how to address conduct and performance issues
- Support managers through any formal performance procedures
- Review, amend if required and implement new employee inductions
- Provide support to operational leads in the recruitment, management and separation processes.
- Inform operations of consultative requirements and assist with any appropriate correspondence regarding any major workplace changes
- Develop and implement and track ongoing a universal performance review documentation process
- Develop, implement and monitor a rewards and recognition scheme for the business
- Develop and maintain relationships with external recruitment bodies on a needs basis.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business and/or Human Resources
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HCM systems
- Previous ER and IR Management experience
- Excellent knowledge of NES, Fairwork Act 2009 and other relevant industrial instruments pertaining to people
- Sound negotiation skills with the ability to resolve conflict, handle complaints and manage complex situations.
- Experience in dealing with and coordinating multi-faceted teams.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external providers.
- Proven experience performing risk analysis and providing mitigations around project objectives.
- Previous experience in interpreting and negotiating workplace agreements
- Experience using HRIS software, experience using Employment Hero and Expr3ss is an advantage but not essential
**How to Join our Team