HR IR Manager

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Job Description For one of our major projects in Adelaide, we are seeking an experienced and commercially focussed HR IR Manager to lead the HR and Industrial Relations function and partner with project leadership to drive workforce performance and project success. Reporting to the Project Leadership Team, the HR IR Manager provides strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of Human Resources.

This role is responsible for developing and executing people strategies that support project objectives, ensuring compliance with Australian employment and industrial legislation, mitigating workforce risks and fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the HR function for a Mega Project, providing strategic direction, governance, and operational leadership across all people-related activities throughout the project lifecycle Act as the Sr. HR Leader ad trusted advisor to the Project Director and Leadership team Develop and excute the project HR strategy, including workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, succession planning Lead all workforce mobilization and staffing activities Build, lead, coach and develop a high-performing HR team Provide Leadership and oversight for Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, including labour relations planning, employee engagement strategies, workforce risk management Serve as escalation point for complex, sensitive and high-risk HR and employee relations matters Partner with Project Leadership to drive workforce capability and organizational performance Lead workforce planning Oversee and ensure consistent application of HR policies Collaborate with HR Business Partners, CoE, Payroll and Project Services team Partner with Project Quality manager Conduct and oversee HR field audits Lead HR training, leadership coaching, and capability-building initiatives Build and maintain strong relationships with employees and other stakeholders Drive and Lead continuous improvement of HR practices Ensure compliance with Fluor's HSE and Ethical Business standards.

Please note that this is a project-specific role supporting a major project in Adelaide. Basic Job Requirements Bachelor degree in Human resources, Industrial relations, Business, Law or related disciplines 16 years of relevant HR or Industrial Relations experience, preferably within Construction, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Engineering or major project environments Demonstrated experience managing Industrial Relations within complex, unionized workforces Strong knowledge of Australia employment legislation, Fair Work requirements, enterprise bargaining and industrial relations frameworks Proven ability to influence senior leaders Stakeholder management, negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and risk management experience Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.