Our client is a leading provider of innovative infrastructure and construction solutions, known for delivering high-quality projects in sectors like utilities, renewable energy, and transport. As a growing business that places a strong emphasis on its people, they’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team for an 8-month Fixed Term Contract.
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with leadership to drive HR initiatives that align with business goals, create a positive work culture, and enhance employee engagement.
With the backing of a prominent provider of integrated asset services, the company benefits from additional operational support, innovation, and a wider range of resources. This partnership enables them to deliver sustainable, impactful solutions, ensuring continued success as they meet the evolving needs of their clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership: Partner with company leaders to identify and implement HR solutions that align with business goals. Provide strategic advice on performance management, talent development, succession planning, and career growth.
Team Development: Lead and mentor HR team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally. Foster a collaborative and high-performance environment within the HR function.
Employee & Manager Support: Offer coaching and guidance on key HR processes such as performance reviews, talent mapping, career development, and salary reviews. Deliver training where necessary to ensure HR deadlines are met.
Expert HR Advice: Provide expert advice on HR, Employment, and Industrial Relations (ER/IR) matters, including interpreting legislation, enterprise agreements, and employment laws. Advise on remuneration, benefits, and compliance across the business.
Conflict Resolution: Guide managers through performance management issues, disciplinary actions, and employee counselling. Support the resolution of disputes to maintain a productive and positive workplace culture.
HR & Payroll Alignment: Work closely with payroll to ensure HR policies are aligned with payroll practices, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Assist with resolving payroll discrepancies.
Organisational Change & Development: Support organisational growth through effective HR solutions, workforce planning, and policy development. Contribute to change management and HR reporting.
Dispute Management: Manage employee claims and disputes, including unfair dismissal and adverse actions, and assist with conciliation and hearings as necessary.
Skills and Experience:
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop HR teams, balancing priorities and deadlines while creating a collaborative and high-performance environment.
HR Expertise: In-depth knowledge of HR principles, employee relations, and industrial relations. Strong ability to interpret legislation and enterprise agreements to ensure compliance.
Communication & Negotiation: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and engage with internal stakeholders. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strategic Thinking: A strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex issues, identify innovative solutions, and manage change effectively.
Culture Change: Proven ability to lead and influence culture change initiatives, fostering employee engagement and alignment with organisational values.
Confidentiality & Integrity: High degree of professionalism and discretion in managing sensitive HR matters.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in human resource management, employee relations, and industrial relations.
- Strong data analysis skills to interpret trends and inform HR strategy.
- Proven experience in handling complex workplace issues and driving HR initiatives.
A collaborative, supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to succeed. If you are passionate about HR and want to make a meaningful impact in an organisation dedicated to growth, innovation, and excellence, this is the role for you.
At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.