About Kapitol
Kapitol is an innovation-driven construction company based in Melbourne, redefining how projects are delivered. As one of Australia's fastest-growing design and construct businesses, we combine a fresh approach with deep industry expertise to deliver smarter, safer and more agile building solutions.
With a strong pipeline of complex projects across commercial, residential, education and high-tech sectors, we are building not just projects, but long-term capability across our people.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an existing or emerging People & Culture Business Partner to step into a broader, high-impact role within a fast‐paced, growing business.
Partnering closely with operational leaders and the wider People & Culture team, you will support workforce planning, performance, capability and engagement across a defined population—with ownership of our Early Careers cohort as a key area of focus.
You'll play a critical role in shaping how we attract, develop and retain early talent, while continuing to build your capability as a trusted advisor to the business.
This role is ideally suited to a Senior HR Advisor ready to step into, or a developing Business Partner looking to deepen, true P&C partnering capability.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with leaders to support workforce planning, performance and team effectiveness
* Provide coaching and guidance across employee relations, development and engagement
* Support the delivery of People & Culture initiatives aligned to business strategy
* Own and evolve the Early Careers portfolio, including graduates, cadets and emerging talent
* Partner with operational leaders to align early talent to project needs and capability gaps
* Drive attraction, selection and onboarding for early careers talent in collaboration with Talent Acquisition
* Shape development pathways, rotations and on-the-job learning experiences
* Build and maintain strong university and education partnerships
* Support managers to successfully lead and develop early career employees
* Use data and insights to inform decision-making and continuously improve outcomes
About You
* Experience as a Senior HR Advisor or developing/existing People & Culture Business Partner in a fast-paced environment
* Strong generalist HR capability across business partnering, employee relations and performance support
* Commercially minded, with the ability to link people initiatives to business outcomes
* Confident engaging with operational leaders and building trusted relationships
* An interest in early careers, talent development or workforce capability
* Highly organised and adaptable, comfortable operating in an agile, scaling business
* A proactive, solutions‐focused approach with a strong sense of ownership
* Values‐led, with a genuine commitment to development, inclusion and long‐term retention
Why Kapitol
At Kapitol, you'll step into a role that accelerates your progression as a Business Partner—within a business that is scaling rapidly and investing heavily in capability.
* Ranked Australia's #1 builder in Hubexo's 2026 Construction League Report
* A fast‐paced, agile environment where decisions are made quickly and impact is visible
* Direct exposure to operational leaders and complex workforce challenges
* The opportunity to own and shape a high-impact early careers portfolio
* A digital‐first, AI‐enabled organisation transforming how we design, build and operate
* A culture that is Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven and Customer‐Centric
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