HR Manager

• Genuine SLT seat — work directly with the COO and CEO to shape the people function of a fast-growing infrastructure business

• Real ownership — lead HR strategy, change management, L&D, and ER in a business expanding into new states and territories

• Blue collar environment, strategic remit — bring your construction or infrastructure HR experience into a role with impact from day one

HR Manager - Infrastructure & Construction Sydney, NSW | Permanent, Full-Time | Senior Leadership Team

A high-growth, mid-size civil infrastructure business is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team on a confidential basis. This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuine people leadership role at a business that's scaling fast - and to shape the HR function from a position of real influence.

The business delivers complex civil infrastructure projects across NSW, QLD, and VIC for major government clients. They've grown significantly, matured their structure, and are now entering a new chapter - expanding into new states and territories, evolving their matrix organisation, and investing in their people through structured coaching, L&D, and cultural development programs.

They need an HR leader who gets blue collar. Someone who can walk into a room with a General Manager on a Friday and have an equally credible conversation with a site team on Monday.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead people and culture strategy across a growing, multi-region infrastructure business

• Drive change management through continued organisational evolution

• Design and deliver an LMS and structured onboarding program

• Oversee employee relations - coaching, performance support, and complex ER

• Own workforce planning and organisational design

• Manage and develop the HR Advisor

• Lead or support EBA review and negotiation

• Oversee payroll compliance via Employment Hero

• Partner with GMs and business unit leaders to build high-performance culture

What you bring:

• Solid HR Manager or Senior HRBP background in civil construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar blue collar environment — non-negotiable

• Experience with a Tier 2-3 contractor or large Tier 1

• Strong ER capability

• Natural relationship builder across all levels

• Change management experience in a growing or restructuring business

• Bias for action — you deliver consistently and own your outcomes

• Employment Hero or similar HRIS familiarity is a bonus

• EBA experience advantageous but not essential

What's on offer:

• Genuine seat at the Senior Leadership Table

• Business at an exciting inflection point

• Competitive remuneration aligned to market

• Switched-on, collaborative COO and CEO

• Strong HR Advisor ready to grow under the right leader

• EAP, employee discounts, referral program, social events, weekly sponsored gym classes (Sydney)

This search is being managed on a confidential basis. The company will not be disclosed at application stage. Only candidates with a civil construction, infrastructure, or utilities HR background will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.