People & Culture Manager

Our client is a privately owned group of companies consisting of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality commercial construction and industrial electrical, telecommunications and security projects.

This professionally operated organisation has operated within the industry for over 20 years, growing to be a major player in the industry, with four offices and a track record of successfully delivering multi-million-dollar landmark projects.

Due to continued growth within the organisation, we are currently seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to join their friendly, motivated team based in Yatala.

You can expect to enjoy employment with an employer who highly values, trains and rewards their employees for their ongoing commitment.

Primary Objectives

As the company's People & Culture Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing and managing the people and culture functions across the business, supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees.

This is a diverse, hands-on position suited to an experienced professional who enjoys working closely with management and employees, driving positive workplace culture and ensuring effective HR processes across a fast-paced construction environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Oversee and manage HR operations across the business, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and compliance.
• Work closely with management to support workforce planning, labour movements and staffing requirements across multiple projects.
• Provide guidance on employee entitlements, employment legislation, EBAs and HR policies.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, inductions, employment contracts and compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement employee engagement, retention and recognition initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Oversee employee training and development programs, including apprenticeships, leadership training and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support managers with employee performance reviews, staff development and broader HR matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, policies and procedures to support the continued growth of the business.

This is a key role within the business where your contributions to the organisation's ongoing success will be highly valued and rewarded.

The successful candidate can expect to enjoy the following benefits and working conditions:

• Full-time, permanent position based in Yatala.
• Competitive remuneration package, reflective of experience.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the HR function within an established, growing organisation.
• Work alongside an experienced management team within a leading electrical contracting business.
• Join a supportive, professional team who value their employees and encourage ongoing development.
• Key Skills and Attributes

The successful candidate will be a confident, approachable and highly organised HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role and building strong relationships across all levels of a business.

You will have demonstrated experience in a HR or People & Culture position, along with the following skills and attributes:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Human Resources or People & Culture, ideally within construction, trades or industrial services.
• Formal HR qualification (Diploma or Degree) - preferred
• Strong understanding of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements and EBAs
• Demonstrated experience across generalist HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and compliance.
• Ability to confidently work with management and employees, providing practical HR support and guidance.
• Experience coordinating workforce training, development programs and employee performance processes.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• A proactive approach to improving HR processes, employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Formal qualifications in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
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