A dynamic and growing construction business is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of its People & Culture function.
With a robust reputation in the property, quantity surveying, and asset advisory sectors, the organisation is committed to delivering excellence through a collaborative, values-driven culture.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that values integrity, continuous improvement, and genuine leadership. As the HR Manager, you will play a key role in shaping workplace culture, enabling leadership capability, and driving organisational performance through best-practice HR.
About the Role:
Reporting to the executive team, this role is responsible for ensuring HR compliance, operational excellence, and strategic business partnering. The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while also leading initiatives across culture, employee engagement, learning and development, and workforce planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with all relevant employment legislation, regulations, and internal policies
- Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, employment contracts, and record management
- Manage and maintain HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Support internal audits, risk management, and workforce governance activities
HR Business Partnering
- Collaborate with senior leaders to provide strategic and operational HR guidance aligned with business goals
- Support leaders with performance management, employee relations, and organisational development
- Lead or support change management programs and workforce transitions
- Offer insight and advice on team effectiveness, engagement, and retention strategies
Culture and Engagement
- Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with organisational values
- Lead employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and feedback mechanisms
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and embed inclusive practices throughout the employee experience
- Facilitate conflict resolution and promote open communication and psychological safety
Learning and Development
- Identify capability gaps and lead the development of targeted learning strategies
- Design and deliver internal training programs and leadership development initiatives
- Work with external providers to curate relevant learning content
- Monitor and assess the impact of L&D; initiatives, refining them based on feedback and outcomes
Key Skills and Attributes
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
- Strategic mindset with a practical, hands-on approach to delivery
- Deep knowledge of HR legislation, compliance, and best-practice HR frameworks
- Demonstrated experience coaching leaders and driving organisational change
- Passionate about employee development and building a high-performance culture
This organisation offers a values-led and collaborative working environment where integrity, technical excellence, and innovation are at the core of everything they do. With a national presence and a clear growth trajectory, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business and play a key role in shaping its people strategy.
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📌 HR Manager
🏢 Miller Leith Melbourne
📍 Melbourne