Construction / Electrical Industry
Newly Created Role | Melbourne-Based
An established and rapidly growing contractor within the construction and electrical sector is creating a brand-new opportunity for an experienced People & Culture Manager to lead the function and elevate all people-related initiatives across the business.
We are seeking a hands-on, solutions-driven P&C professional who understands the realities, pace and complexity of the construction / electrical industry. Applicants must have experience within this sector – we are not considering candidates from outside industries.
About the Role This newly created position will partner closely with Senior Leadership to design, implement and drive the entire People & Culture framework, including workforce planning, capability development, employee relations, performance management and culture strategy.
You will be responsible for building P&C processes from the ground up while supporting an expanding workforce of field, operations and office-based staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement P&C systems, policies and frameworks to support a growing workforce
- Partner with leadership to drive workforce planning, succession planning and organisational design
- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, performance management and offboarding
- Lead ER/IR matters, ensuring compliance with industry awards, Fair Work legislation, and company policies
- Drive culture-building initiatives, engagement surveys and leadership development programs
- Oversee learning, development and training frameworks, ensuring compliance for field staff
- Support recruitment processes and build internal capability around talent management
- Lead HR reporting, analytics and continuous improvement across all people practices
- Experience working within the construction or electrical industry (non-negotiable)
- Demonstrated success in a People & Culture / HR Manager role or stepping up from a Senior Advisor level
- Strong knowledge of ER/IR legislation, awards and HR best practice
- Ability to create structure, processes and frameworks in a business that is scaling
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across field, ops and office teams
- Strong communication, problem-solving skills and a calm, professional approach
- Newly created position with full autonomy to build the P&C function
- Opportunity to make a significant impact during a period of strong growth
- Work directly with a supportive leadership team who value people and continuous improvement
- Secure, long-term role with a well-established organisation in the electrical & construction space
