Strategic Business Partner, Construction

As strategic partners to the business, our People & Culture team influence and support the development of a high performing, engaged and thriving culture. We reward success, nurture talent and provide continuous employee development. Our initiatives support employees and leaders to create a positive working environment, one where we live our values and respect everyone for their contributions.

About the role:
We are seeking a strategic and experienced People & Culture Strategic Business Partner (P&C SBP) to join our team and provide dedicated support within our Construction Business unit.

In this critical role, you will partner with General Managers and Operations Leadership to develop and execute people strategies that align with business objectives, foster a positive and engaging work environment, and drive organizational success. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expertise in all areas of People & Culture, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.

Reporting to the P&C Manager - Construction, this role sits within an engaged, proactive and highly collaborative People & Culture team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with Construction Business leaders to understand business needs and develop and implement people strategies and change initiatives that support business goals.- Talent Management: Partner with the talent acquisition team to attract, recruit, and retain top talent for the Construction Business. Develop and implement strategies to address talent gaps and build a strong pipeline of future leaders.-
- Performance Management: Implement and manage performance management processes, providing coaching and guidance to managers and employees to drive performance improvement and build a strong performance culture.- Leadership Development: Identify leadership development needs and partner with the learning and development team to design and deliver effective leadership programs.- Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive and engaging work environment within the Construction Business, promoting company values and building a strong culture. Implement and analyse employee engagement surveys and support the development of action plans to address areas for improvement.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.- Experience in Human Resources, with a focus on strategic business partnering. Experience supporting a Construction Business or related industry is highly desirable, however not necessary.- Strong understanding of all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, case and performance management, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.- Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that align with business objectives.- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.- Experience with change management and organizational development initiatives.- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Benefits of working at Lendlease:
- Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.- 26 weeks paid parental leave- 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).- Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.