BESIX Watpac

Construction

PeopleAdvisor

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“People Advisor at BESIX Watpac. Skills: Human Resources, Employee Relations, HR Administration. Provide advice on HR matters. Resolve employee issues and grievances”

Industry & Context.

Construction
Problems you'll solve

Sound reasoning; Decision-making capabilities; Interpret complex information; Apply to practical HR problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Operational HR experience within a medium-large organisation, Communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to build effective relationships at all levels, Ability to operate autonomously, Sound reasoning and decision-making capabilities, Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments, Ability to interpret complex information and apply it to practical HR problems

Nice to Have

Operational HR experience preferably within a similar industry

What You'll Do.

Provide advice on HR matters

Resolve employee issues and grievances

Manage employee files

Prepare HR correspondence and documents

Maintain employee records

Assist with induction and offboarding processes

Facilitate inductions and exit interviews

Assist with local Learning and Development activities

Administer workers compensation claims

Support HR policy implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with Senior People Advisor; Work with Learning and Development team

Communication Scope

Communication skills; Interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

With over a century of heritage in Australia, BESIX Watpac is a builder deeply ingrained in the local construction landscape. We’re building what matters, with an exciting portfolio of projects across all sectors – from stadiums and venues to complex industrial facilities, hospitals and secure infrastructure, including defence. Our footprint spans Australia and New Zealand, where we continue to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy in the communities they serve. Our people are the beating heart of what we do, and the passion they bring each day drives our success, to build the best together. Based in our Adelaide office, this role will provide generalist Human Resources support and advice to our Victoria & South Australia business unit. Reporting to the Senior People Advisor, key responsibilities will include: * Provide advice to employees on HR matters such as resolution of employee issues and grievances, application and interpretation of policies/practices/legislation, and exits and terminations. * General HR support including management of employee files, preparation of HR correspondence and documents, and ensuring employee records are maintained and up to date. * Assist with the induction and offboarding processes including facilitating inductions and exit interviews. * Assist with local Learning and Development activities, in conjunction with the Senior People Advisor and Learning and Development team. * Administration of workers compensation claims and the return to work coordination of injured workers in rehabilitation phase. * Support the implementation of HR policies, procedures, HR systems and practices which align with and support Company or local objectives. ## Qualifications The incumbent in this role will require the following qualifications and experience: * Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, with operational HR experience within a medium-large organisation, preferably within a similar industry. * Strong communic

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