Senior HR Advisor

1 month ago


Perth, Australia WHITTENS Full time
  • Osborne Park Location
  • Flexible Work Conditions
  • High performing HR Team

Whittens is an Australian owned and operated multidisciplined civil construction company with national presence proudly offering over 22 years' experience.
 
With a growing reputation, we continue to partner with some of Australia's major Infrastructure, Mining, Oil and Gas and Defence clients, specialising in the delivery of large scale and technically complex concrete construction, roadworks, earthworks, NPI and piping works projects.
  
Our mission, as an agile and people centric business, is to be the market leader in Civil contracting, achieving sustainable growth through high performing people who safely deliver successful project outcomes for our clients.
  
Due to our continued growth and success, we are currently recruiting a Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team.
  
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Executive HR Manager, the Senior HR Advisor will be the ‘go-to’ subject matter expert for employee and industrial relations ensuring compliance with legislative requirements mitigating HR risk.

Key responsibilities:

  • Partner with operational leaders across the business to provide best practice HR advice across the full spectrum of employment and industrial related matters
  • Resolve, mediate and manage resolution of HR issues across the business including grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations and hearings
  • Responsible for a range of HR Initiatives and projects in support of the overarching departmental strategic HR plan
  • Experience and proficient with negotiating and bargaining Enterprise Agreements
  • Contribute to and update HR policies and procedures, in accordance with current legislation and HR management practices
  • Support Pre-Contracts in the compilation of all HR Management plans and contribute relevant HR/ER and IR information for all tenders as required
  • Support the workforce planning requirements, strategy and mobilisation activity across the projects including initiating onboarding sessions with new starters
  • Draft and generate various instruments including Letters of Offer, Change of Conditions, Disciplinary Letters etc
  • Collaborate with external visa migration specialists to process Employee sponsorship visas and communicate visa requirements to employees
  • Champion and manage New Starters, Change of Conditions and payroll trackers
  • Lead and champion change management process in conjunction with development and roll out of a suite of HR foundation training modules to leaders
  • Work in conjunction with the Executive HR Manager in the implementation of HR Strategies and continuous improvement initiatives such as Remuneration Reviews, Incentive Plans or probation reviews
  • Develop HR correspondence, documents, reports, and induction and training presentation material as required
  • Collating and reporting on performance reviews, including probation reviews when required

ABOUT YOU:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in similar role with at least 2 years operating at Senior level
  • Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline – Preferable
  • Previous experience within the Construction or Mining industry
  • Experience undertaking high level and complex workplace investigations and performance management counselling as well as facilitating mediation and managing grievances
  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the HR legislation and Industrial Relations landscape
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised with exceptional time management and planning abilities
  • The ability to influence, negotiate and motivate others

WHAT WHITTENS OFFER:
Whittens are committed to investing in our people, offering learning and development opportunities to build on the skills and experience you bring. With a strong pipeline of future works secured, you can be assured that there are opportunities beyond the current project to build your career with us.

  • Generous and competitive salary package paid weekly
  • High-Performing and collaborative HR team
  • Work amongst engaged leaders
  • Safety being at the forefront of everything we do
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Novated Lease options
  • Flexible work conditions
  • Long term permanent role and the opportunity to work on a range of projects across Australia

Whittens is committed to workplace diversity. We support women in civil construction, champion Indigenous partnerships and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.
  
Please note that this role is being sourced through Whittens directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.



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