HR Business Partner (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Civcon Civil & Project Management (Civcon) is seeking an experienced and motivated Human Resources Business Partner on a 12‐month fixed‐term contract based in West Perth. This role will play a critical part in supporting the business through a period of continued growth, with a strong focus on ER/IR, workforce planning, recruitment and building leadership capability.
Reporting to the People & Corporate Services Manager, you will work closely with operational leaders across the business to manage and provide hands‐on HR support across the employee lifecycle. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‐paced construction environment, can prioritize tasks and takes ownership of delivering practical, commercially focused people outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Liaise with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure timely and efficient recruitment.
* Maintain the formal performance review process.
* Manage employee relations matters.
* Provide guidance and support to employees, managers, and other staff on HR matters for the benefit of the organisation.
* Facilitate resolution of workplace conflicts and grievances.
* Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date HR records.
* Assist employees to gain sponsorship.
* Provide strategic HR/ER support to leaders and employees.
* Support performance review and talent management processes.
* Assist with employee relations matters, investigations and workplace issues.
* Assist with workforce reporting, HR analytics and compliance activities.
* Contribute to employee engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Assist in the staff recruitment process, including advertising, selection, appointment, and initial and ongoing staff inductions.
About You
* You are someone who can balance day‐to‐day operational demands with broader HR support and enjoys being visible and involved across the business.
* Previous experience in an HR and recruitment advisory or generalist role.
* Strong end‐to‐end recruitment experience, ideally within construction, engineering, mining or a blue‐collar environment.
* Strong ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A practical and solutions‐focused approach.
* High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Strong systems and administration capability in Microsoft Office.
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
* A general understanding of WHS legislation and management of psychosocial hazards.
Why Join Civcon?
* Modern West Perth office.
* Supportive and approachable leadership team.
* Opportunity to work closely with operational leaders and project teams.
* Diverse and fast‐paced workload with variety across HR and recruitment.
* The chance to genuinely influence people outcomes across the business.
About Civcon
Civcon has built a strong reputation for delivering civil construction and utilities projects across the Perth metropolitan area and regional Western Australia. Our agile and collaborative approach allows us to deliver innovative and cost‐effective solutions to a range of government and private sector clients while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and team culture.
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