Our client is a well-established professional services organisation operating across the infrastructure, construction and major projects sectors. Over the past three decades, the business has grown significantly, expanding its footprint across Australia while also developing an international presence.
Known for delivering complex, high-profile projects, the organisation has built a reputation for technical excellence, long-standing client relationships and a collaborative culture. The business is led by an engaged and accessible leadership team who remain closely connected to operations and are committed to investing in their people, systems and future growth.
As the organisation continues to evolve, there is a strong focus on strengthening internal processes, improving people practices and building greater capability across support functions. This newly created opportunity reflects the business's commitment to establishing a more mature and sustainable People & Culture function for the future.
About the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the P&C Business Partner will take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of people operations across the Australian business. This is an end-to-end generalist role that combines employee relations, compliance, process improvement and operational HR leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing practical support to leaders, improving consistency across people processes and ensuring a high standard of HR governance and compliance.
You will partner closely with Directors and business leaders on a range of complex and sensitive matters, including workplace issues, exits and organisational change. At the same time, you will oversee core people processes including onboarding, employment documentation, policy management, reporting, and compliance activities.
The role will also provide leadership and mentoring to a junior P&C team member, helping build capability while creating greater structure and discipline across the wider function.
This position will have significant visibility across the organisation and offers the opportunity to shape how HR is delivered within a growing, founder-led business.
About You
Tertiary qualified, you are a pragmatic and hands-on HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders and balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will bring:
- 5-7 years of strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle
- Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and employee relations
- Experience managing workplace investigations, performance matters and complex people issues
- A proactive approach to improving processes, compliance and operational effectiveness
- The ability to influence and build credibility with leaders at all levels
- Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
For a confidential discussion, contact Lorainne Winterstein OR Anna Luff on 0433 411 518 OR Aluff@thenextstep.com.au quoting reference number 4055264.