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Form of workAbout Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to work on one of the largest construction projects in Perth, Western Australia. This position will be based at the projects Malaga office and will report to the People and Industrial Relations Lead. You will work closely with the leaders on the project, to provide timely and accurate advice and guidance with a strong focus on providing pragmatic commercially relevant solutions.
Key responsibilities
The successful implementation and delivery of all People matters on the Project (including capability building, talent management, staff engagement, performance management, industrial relations and workforce planning.
About you
- Be a qualified tenacious HR professional who thrives under pressure, handling competing priorities.
- Have a degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology or equivalent (required).
- Have substantial experience as a Human Resources professional within a medium to large contracting organisation with a range of employment contracts and Enterprise Agreement knowledge.
- Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and influence decision making to achieve necessary outcomes.
- Proficiency in providing HR and IR advice and support by utilising your working knowledge about best practice and relevant legislation (including applicable industrial relations codes of practice.)
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust to deal with sensitive and difficult situations in a diplomatic and respectful manner.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to effectively negotiate and prioritise multiple stakeholders requests to meet conflicting deadlines.
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, an 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. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
