Senior People Advisor

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O'Rourke is a leading international construction and infrastructure company with a rich history of delivering complex projects across Australia. With a strong presence in the country for over 70 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for clients seeking expertise in project delivery.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior People Advisor to join our Rail Operations Business Unit in Melbourne. This fixed-term parental leave role will provide an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR professional to make a meaningful contribution to our organization.

As a Senior People Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and delivery of all people-related matters, including capability building, talent management, staff engagement, performance management, and industrial relations. You will work closely with our Rail Operations leaders and employees nationally to:

  • Provide timely and accurate HR/IR advice and guidance
  • Support the facilitation of the annual salary review process, including staff market alignments, promotions, and providing advice to managers on bandings and relativities
  • Facilitate and support performance development, performance management, and disciplinary processes
  • Assist in identifying training gaps and support the delivery of coaching/training
  • Support and provide advice on change initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organizational vision, values, and business strategy
  • Support the People Lead in developing and implementing proactive employee engagement and retention strategies
  • Support with enterprise agreement negotiations
  • Contribute to the achievement of the people business plan and other initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and influence decision-making to achieve necessary outcomes
  • Experience in providing HR and IR advice and support, utilizing your working knowledge of best practice and relevant legislation
  • Experience as a generalist HR professional with practical application of Human Resources in project construction, heavy industry manufacturing work environments
  • Experience supporting white and blue-collar employees and advising at all levels of management
  • Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic and respectful manner
  • A Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, or equivalent experience

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including:

  • Specialized learning and development programs
  • Mental health and wellbeing program
  • Industry-leading paid parental leave policy
  • Additional purchased leave option
  • Coaching programs for staff on parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the society we serve. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We actively support a diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.


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