HR Manager
Full Time
Perth or Karratha Based
About the Company:
PTM Pilbara Traffic Management have been the leading force in Traffic Management and Rail Safeworking services in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia for over a decade.
We support a diverse range of clients across mining, civil construction, and infrastructure projects and have offices in Karratha, Perth, Port Hedland, and Broome. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a confident and proactive HR Manager to support our expanding workforce and help shape the next stage of our people strategy.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional to support the end-to-end HR function across a workforce of 160+ employees.
This role will provide a high-quality, flexible service responsive to the needs of the business and in line with legislative requirements and best practice. The position will include the following, but not limited to:
* Manage employment contracts and payroll compliance, interpret awards, and support the development and maintenance of HR policies and contract frameworks in line with legislative requirements.
* Provide end-to-end HR support including employee lifecycle administration, contracts, and policy updates.
* Lead and manage workplace investigations into employee grievances, misconduct, or policy breaches.
* Prepare documentation and support managers in issuing formal warnings, managing disciplinary processes, and carrying out dismissals in accordance with Fair Work requirements.
* Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance with client and legislative requirements.
* Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring training, competencies, and licences are current.
* Provide employee support by responding to queries, assisting with benefits, and supporting performance and probation reviews.
* Support payroll processes with award interpretation, preparing documentation and liaising with the accounts team.
* Assist with HR audits, compliance checks, and reporting.
* Coordinate company events, initiatives, and wellness activities.
* Other HR projects and administrative tasks as directed by the Office Manager or Managing Director.
* Coordinate recruitment activities including advertising, screening, interviewing, and preparing employment offers to meet business staffing needs.
Skills & Experience required:
You will have a background in Human Resources or HR administration, ideally within mining, construction, or resources, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive, outcomes-focused, and highly organised, you will be comfortable managing a high workload with changing priorities.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Certificate IV in Human Resource Management or Diploma / Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (essential).
* 7+ years' experience in HR, ideally within mining, construction, or resources.
* Demonstrated experience conducting investigations, issuing formal warnings, and managing terminations/dismissals.
* Knowledge of Australian employment legislation, HR best practice, payroll processes & award compliance.
* Award understanding and interpretation.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
* Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Experience in mining, construction, or traffic management (advantageous).
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We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from Indigenous people.