People Advisor

Company 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.

Job Description

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 communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels, operate autonomously, and demonstrate sound reasoning and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments, combined with the ability to to interpret complex information and apply it to practical HR problems.

Additional Information

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term opportunities for career development, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Instant access to Perkbox, giving you a wide variety of perks and benefits, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.