Part Time HR Manager - Construction Industry

We’re partnering with one of our premier clients, ThinkSpatial, an expanding group of companies seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to lead HR and OH&S. This is a part-time role (25 hours per week, negotiable) based in their North Melbourne office and reporting to the Senior Management Team. You will be the first point of contact for all HR and OH&S matters and will design and deliver HR strategies that build a safe, accountable and high-performing culture.

About the role

• Primary focus: Lead the HR & OH&S function for the group, working autonomously to provide practical HR leadership.
• Key responsibilities:
• HR strategy & systems: Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, frameworks and metrics that drive performance and accountability.
• Recruitment & onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment (ads, screening, background checks, hiring), and design/implement effective onboarding plans.
• Performance management: Manage probation processes and performance reviews, develop and monitor KPIs, assist with performance improvement processes and escalation where required.
• Employee relations & retention: Act as central point for salary increase notifications, manage disciplinary/grievance matters, and design retention and development programs.
• Position descriptions & PD management: Create and update staff position descriptions and ensure staff records are maintained in line with policy and law.
• Training & development: Monitor training programs and manage professional development initiatives.
• Leave & compliance: Ensure evidence requirements for leave requests are met, ensure compliance with employment law and organisational policies and maintain strict discretion.
• OH&S: Lead OH&S activities, site visits as required, incident management and continuous safety improvement.

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or equivalent).
• Experience: 10+ years’ HR experience as a generalist including proven OH&S capability; experience in construction or a similar labour-intensive industry is preferred.
  
• Skills & attributes:
• People-first approach: A passion for people and the confidence to influence, challenge and engage managers and staff.
• Problem-solver: Pragmatic, results-driven and strong at resolving complex people issues.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, adaptable to different audiences.
• Systems skills: Familiarity with HR information systems (experience with Employment Hero is desirable).
• Practical & autonomous: Comfortable managing all aspects of HR/OH&S independently for a 40+ person workforce.
• Driver & mobility: Must hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to sites at short notice.

About us

• Team culture: A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Flexibility: Flexible working options where operationally achievable.
• Location: North Melbourne office - some travel to sites required.

Compulsory

• Right to work in Australia
• Valid driver’s licence

• Flexible working options 
• Supportive team culture
• Opportunity for professional development 
• Hybrid/onsite location

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply. We’d love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you!