Senior People

6 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Karan and Co Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Strategic role | Construction & Engineering Sector

About the company

Our client is a highly respected Australian-owned business delivering innovative civil construction and engineering solutions across major infrastructure, urban development, and resources projects.

About the role

This newly created Senior HR Business Partner role offers the opportunity to shape and influence the organisation's people strategy at a senior level. Reporting directly to the People & Culture Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives, driving initiatives that strengthen engagement, build capability, and ensure compliance. With a direct report to support you, you'll balance strategic projects with hands-on leadership in complex employee relations and industrial relations matters.

The opportunity

Based at the Gold Coast (Helensvale) HQ, with flexibility to work across offices and only one monthly site visit, this role provides scope to lead high-impact HR initiatives while partnering closely with the business. You'll be the key contact for senior stakeholders on ER/IR, remuneration, leadership capability, and organisational development programs that drive performance and culture.

You'll also:

  • Lead investigations and resolve complex ER matters with discretion and authority.
  • Provide expert IR advice, including award interpretation, EBAs, and Fair Work compliance.
  • Drive strategic workforce planning, remuneration reviews, and compliance frameworks.
  • Design and deliver leadership and capability programs to build a high-performing culture.
  • Lead engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives that strengthen retention and culture.
  • Partner with senior managers and executives to embed best-practice HR solutions across the business.
  • Contribute to recruitment strategies for critical roles and succession planning.

What you bring

  • 5–8+ years' HR experience, including strong exposure to complex ER and IR.
  • Demonstrated capability partnering with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of industrial frameworks, EBAs, and award interpretation.
  • Previous experience in construction, engineering, or heavy industry highly regarded.
  • Proven track record in project delivery, change management, and culture initiatives.
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Why you'll love it

  • Make your mark in a newly created, senior-level role.
  • Partner directly with executives and influence organisation-wide outcomes.
  • Work in a collaborative, improvement-focused team.
  • Competitive salary + super, with flexibility built into your week.

This role is perfect for you if…

You thrive on working at both a strategic and operational level, influencing leaders and guiding people outcomes that shape organisational success. You're confident navigating complexity, driving initiatives, and building strong, trust-based relationships at every level.

Ready to make your mark?

If you're excited about shaping People & Culture in a growing industry leader, we'd love to hear from you

Submit your application today or reach out to Sancha on or for a confidential discussion.

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