Senior Hr Advisor

About the role

Laing O’Rourke has recently been appointed as Managing Contractor for the Initial Works and Early Works package of Suburban Rail Loop; the huge package of works includes preparing sites for the launch of tunnel boring machines, moving and protecting underground services, ground improvement, geotechnical investigations and roads modifications for this city-shaping project.

We are currently seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join the iconic Suburban Rail Loop project. This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

 

 

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the People Lead, you will support the People team on the Suburban Rail Loop Initial and Early Works Project with the implementation and delivery of all people matters.

• Provide timely and accurate HR advice and guidance
• Support the facilitation of the annual salary review process including, staff market alignments, promotions and providing advice to managers on bandings and relativities.
• Facilitate and support with performance development, performance management and disciplinary processes.
• Operationalise the people strategy and plan with support from People Lead
• Build strong relationships with project area leadership teams and provide HR advice, support and influencing
• Support and provide advice on change initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organisational vision, values and business strategy.
• Support the People Lead in development and implementation of proactive employee engagement and retention strategies
• Actively contribute to the achievement of the people business plan

 

About you

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and influence decision making to achieve necessary outcomes.
• Proficiency in providing HR advice and support by utilising your working knowledge about best practice and relevant legislation.
• Experience as a generalist HR professional with practical application of Human Resources in Project Construction, Heavy Industry Manufacturing work environment. 
• Experience supporting white and blue collar employees and advising at all levels of management
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic and respectful manner.
• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, or equivalent experience.

 

  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, family friendly work practices, 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. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive and high performing workforce.

 

As a proud RAP organisation, Laing O’Rourke is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.