Senior HR Advisor

We are partnering with a well-established construction business to recruit a Senior HR Advisor on a 13-month parental leave contract commencing September 2026. Based in Melbourne, this role will support leaders and employees across multiple sites throughout Victoria and South Australia, providing trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth construction company and have the opportunity to be involved in diverse HR activities, from annual cycle to leading mentorship programmes; from enterprise agreement interpretation to performance management and join a fun, supportive and exciting team. It's a really great opportunity for someone looking to round out their experience as they prepare to move into a Business Partnering position.

THE ROLE: 
Reporting to the senior HR leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor to managers across a diverse workforce, supporting a broad range of HR matters including:

• Employee and workplace relations
• Enterprise Agreement interpretation and application
• Performance management and disciplinary processes
• Workplace investigations and case management
• Coaching and supporting leaders through complex people matters
• Organisational change and consultation processes
• HR reporting and cyclical people initiatives
• Succession and talent activities
• Mentoring and early-career development programmes
• Supporting employee engagement and broader People & Culture projects

This is a highly visible role that will involve regular engagement with operational and site-based leaders. You will be expected to travel around metro Melbourne sites and occasional travel to SA sites also. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor, HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role
• Strong employee relations and workplace relations capability
• Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation
• Demonstrated experience managing performance matters and workplace investigations
• Confidence partnering with leaders at varying levels of the organisation
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Previous experience with Workday is beneficial but not required. 

Experience within construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics or another operationally focused environment will be highly regarded.
 
THE LOGISTICS:

• 13-month parental leave contract commencing in September
• Salary of $130,000 + super
• 1-day each week on site expected as minimum. 
• 2 days WFH each week - although please be flexible on which days.