People Lead

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About the roleWe are currently seeking a People Lead, join us on the Eastern Freeway – Burke to Tram Alliance.
based in Melbourne, VIC.
Reporting to the Head of People, Capability and Inclusion, the role is accountable for delivering operational HR services and processes across the EBTA Project.
Leading a team of HR professionals, this role ensures consistent, compliant, and high-quality HR services to support the delivery of project outcomes and a positive employee experience.
Key responsibilities Lead the operational HR agenda, ensuring alignment with Alliance people strategy and project priorities.
Oversee workforce planning activities, including consultation, redeployment, transition support, and compliance with industrial obligations.
Manage the full Alliance performance cycle, including goal setting, mid-cycle reviews, performance calibration, and development planning.
Drive the delivery and follow-up of the Annual Engagement Survey, including analysis, reporting, and action planning with leadership teams.
Foster a high-performance team culture that is collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Partner with leaders to enhance employee engagement, culture, and wellbeing.
Provide expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
Work in close collaboration with the project leadership team to identify, manage and provide advice on employee issues and risks.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery.
About you Minimum of 5+ years experience in a generalist Human Resources Senior Advisory role with experience gained in a Project Construction or Heavy Industry environment.
A tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
Understanding of employee relations and experience engaging with workforce, subcontractors and unions.
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral) with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong technical knowledge of relevant workplace legislation.
Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
An ability to work well in a team and autonomously.
Benefits
We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people.
We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.
We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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