Human Resources Manager

Build the HR function from the ground up and make it your own! Sutherland Shire Area | Full-time Permanent Role | 5 days onsite and parking availableThis is a rare opportunity to join a well known building company at an exciting stage of growth and take ownership of its people function.

With a workforce of approximately 100 employees and a strong reputation for delivering exceptional residential projects, the business has reached the point where HR can no longer sit solely with the Director and an external HR consultant.

They are now looking for an experienced HR Manager to bring the function in-house, become a trusted advisor to the leadership team and build the foundations for a scalable HR function. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will have genuine influence over how HR operates across the business.

The opportunity

Reporting directly to the Director, you will work closely with the leadership team and wider workforce, providing practical HR advice while developing the people strategy as the business continues to grow.

You will be the go-to person for HR, supporting leaders who are relatively new to managing the people function and giving them the confidence and tools to handle everything from performance conversations through to employee relations.

Your responsibilities will include

• Acting as the key HR advisor to the Director and leadership team
• Providing practical advice on employee relations, performance management and workplace issues
• Managing and advising on complex employee matters, including disciplinary processes and unfair dismissal risks
• Coaching leaders through performance reviews, difficult conversations and people management
• Ensuring compliance with relevant employment legislation, awards and HR best practice
• Partnering with the leadership team on workforce and resource planning
• Developing recruitment strategies to ensure the business has the right people at the right time
• Supporting end-to-end recruitment across the business, working closely with hiring managers as requirements arise
• Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and documentation
• Managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to exit
• Working closely with the existing external HR consultant during the transition to an in-house HR function
• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and the overall employee experience
• Building a strong HR foundation that can grow with the organisation
• You will be an experienced HR generalist / HR Manager who is confident operating autonomously and comfortable being the person everyone comes to when they have an HR question.
• You don't necessarily need to have already held the title of HR Manager.
• Someone currently operating as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner who is ready to take ownership of an entire HR function will also be strongly considered.
• We're looking for:
• Approximately 5+ years' HR experience
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting a workforce of around 100 employees
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and HR compliance
• Experience interpreting and applying modern awards Solid employee relations and performance management experience
• Previous involvement in recruitment and workforce planning
• Confidence advising and influencing senior leaders
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, solutions-focused advice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the confidence to operate independently
• Construction, building, property or another operational/blue-collar environment will be highly regarded
• Why join?
• This isn't a role where you'll inherit a fully established HR department and simply keep the wheels turning.
• You'll build it.
• You'll have the opportunity to:
• Take ownership of HR within a successful luxury residential construction business
• Work directly with the Director and senior leadership team
• Have genuine influence over people strategy and business decisions
• Bring an external HR function in-house and shape how HR operates
• Build processes, policies and frameworks from the ground up
• Work across both strategic HR and hands-on employee matters
• Join a business that is continuing to grow and invest in its people
• If you're an experienced HR professional looking for the opportunity to step into a true standalone HR leadership position and make a visible impact, I'd love to hear from you.
• Apply now or contact Nicole Townley-White at Core Talent for a confidential discussion.#SCR-nicole-townley-white#SCR-nicole-townley-white