Strategic People Director

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeTransformation Full time $120,000 - $208,000
About Us

We are a leading international operation with a rich history of involvement in construction and infrastructure.

Our diverse portfolio includes projects across various environments, from high security military bases to landmark buildings at transport interfaces.

We have one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies, Select Plant Australia.

We believe that the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients.

This is the power of experience.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Strategic People Lead (HR Business Partner) based in Sydney to support our Strategic Programmes leadership team.

This key role serves as the primary link between Strategic Programmes and the global People function.

Operating across dual hubs in the UK and Australia, the Strategic People Lead plays a crucial role in streamlining systems, processes, and policies to ensure consistency and simplicity.

The role requires a strong balance of strategic alignment and hands-on delivery, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to drive growth and transformation.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Partnering

Serve as the dedicated People business partner for Strategic Programmes, ensuring seamless access to HR expertise across UK and Australia hubs.

Simplify cross-hub operations by aligning employment systems, policies, and processes.

Translate priorities into coordinated People initiatives, minimizing duplication and complexity.

Anticipate workforce challenges and design practical, globally aligned solutions.

Monitor People metrics and drive strategic initiatives to meet targets.

Lead strategic Knowing Our People reviews focused on retention, career progression, and mobility.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

Act as the central liaison between Strategic Programmes and Hub People teams, fostering trust and alignment.

Reduce the number of direct HR interfaces for SP leaders.

Collaborate with Hub teams to set priorities, goals, and a medium-term roadmap.

Build cross-hub relationships to ensure consistent yet adaptable People strategy delivery.

Governance & Data

Deliver tailored People data, analytics, and insights to support decision-making.

Identify trends and risks, translating them into actionable plans.

Ensure governance and policy consistency while respecting local compliance requirements.

Operational Delivery

Oversee annual employment lifecycle and performance processes.

Support visa, mobility, and employment conditions in coordination with Hub teams.

Lead People-related projects, ensuring alignment with local and global objectives.

About You

You must have a minimum of 10 years' experience in HR generalist roles within complex, global organisations, preferably in construction, engineering, heavy industry, or start-up environments.

Demonstrated ability to deliver unique and practical solutions within broader organisational frameworks.

Experience in environments with multi-country operations and varying systems and policies.

Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities.

Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with a natural ability to keep all parties aligned.

Strategic and analytical thinker who can also simplify and operationalise plans.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

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