Job title: Senior HR Advisor
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Perth
Industry: Civil Infrastructure, Permanent Recruitment, White Collar Contract
Salary $140000 per annum
Reference: BH-14359-1
Contact name: Nicola Cannon
Contact email: nicola.cannon@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description
About the Role:
As a Senior HR Advisor, you'll be instrumental in managing resources, overseeing budgets, and keeping projects on track. Your role involves engaging with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors to ensure project success. You'll handle recruitment for salary and wage employees, collaborate with the People & Corporate Services Manager and Senior Management Team on HR and recruitment strategies, and review HR policies to ensure compliance with regulations and business needs. Additionally, you’ll advise employees on HR matters, document and report IR/ER activities, drive continuous improvement, manage onboarding and induction, handle union relationships, negotiate Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs), and maintain up-to-date Position Descriptions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the recruitment process for salary and wage employees.
  • Work with the People & Corporate Services Manager and Senior Management Team to develop and implement HR and recruitment strategies.
  • Review and revise HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations and meet business needs.
  • Provide advice and assistance to employees on HR-related matters.
  • Accurately document and report IR/ER activities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Oversee onboarding and induction for new employees.
  • Assist in managing relationships with union representatives, negotiate and administer Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs), and resolve labour-related issues.
  • Maintain up-to-date Position Descriptions.
  • Perform general HR activities.
The Benefits:
  • Permanent position with Competitive salary.
  • Job stability and a supportive team culture.
  • A company that prioritises employee safety and well-being.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Work with a company committed to long-term stability and a strong pipeline of high-profile projects.
About the Company:
Our client is a well-regarded, privately owned Western Australian infrastructure firm with a strong reputation for managing both large-scale developments and smaller projects. The company is dedicated to employee development and provides a stable work environment with a diverse range of upcoming projects.

Key Criteria:
  • Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Hands-on experience in recruiting both salary and wage employees.
  • Prior experience in the construction industry.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
  • Ability to coach and educate managers and employees on employment legislation and other legal requirements.
  • Solid knowledge of employment and industrial relations legislation and regulation.
 
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About Us:
Fetch Recruitment is an Australian-owned recruitment consultancy, specialising in delivering customised recruitment solutions within the construction, property, engineering, and office support industries. We pride ourselves on delivering quality talent efficiently, with a commitment to an honest recruitment process. Delivering long-term benefits to both candidates and clients, we utilise our expertise and solid relationships to assist our customers in achieving the outcomes they require for success.
 
 
For further information on this position, or to discuss any other openings, please apply directly for this role or call Nicola for a confidential chat 0432359690 or Nicola.cannon@fetchrecruit.com.au