McConnell Dowell Hiring for Human Resources Advisor Job at Melbourne Full Time

• HR/Payroll
• Human Resources
• Melbourne
• Permanent / Full Time

14/1/2022

McConnell Dowell is a major engineering, construction, building and maintenance contractor operating in 23 locations throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Our vision is to be a leader in the delivery of infrastructure, building and resource solutions.

Our mission is to create opportunities for personal and professional development and create a positive outcome for our organisations whilst optimising the positive legacy for the communities with whom we engage.

We equip, inspire and empower our people to be their very best, to learn through experience, and to help us reach the highest standards across all areas of the business.

About the Role
McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust.) Pty Ltd are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Advisor to join our Major Road Projects Victoria team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing effective and efficient Human Resources Management services to the project and ensuring HR activities are in line with McConnell Dowell’s Global Operating Standards.

If you’re looking to join a company that encourages our people to think outside the box, influence change through great ideas and continuous improvement, this role would be ideal for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide Human Resources and recruitment assistance to the Project Management team, including liaising with external agencies and consultants.
• Prepare and conduct employee orientation/induction and introductory training so that new employees are quickly integrated into the organisation.
• Coordinate the entire employee life-cycle including onboarding, redeployment of existing employees and, when required, termination procedures.
• Responsible for all administrative duties in line with the employee life-cycle
• Engage with key stakeholders throughout the project to ensure accurate support and advice is being delivered for employee relations & human resource issues in line with local Employment Legislation.
• Take a lead role in coaching managers throughout the entire performance management process of employees including grievances in line with McConnell Dowell’s Disciplinary procedure.
• Identify and support training and development opportunities in line with the Business Learning & Development model.
• Frequent HR reporting requirements to the Head Office HR team.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or relevant discipline
• Must have between 2 to 3 years’ experience in the same or similar role
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills and demonstrated project management capability
• Must be mobile and willing to relocate to remote and regional areas of Australia
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of Human Resources issues and policies
• Must have experience with Chris21/iChris payroll and HR systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites including but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be passionate about McConnell Dowell’s values of safety & care, honesty & integrity, customer focus, teamwork and performance excellence
• Have valid working rights in Australia

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company.

No agency applications will be accepted.