Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner
Brisbane | Construction Industry | Strategic Influence | High Visibility Role

$140,000 – $170,000 Super (Depending on Experience)

A Career-Defining HR Leadership Opportunity This is not a transactional HR role.
This is a genuine opportunity to operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership within a well-established, financially strong construction business with a strong forward project pipeline across Queensland.
If you are a commercially minded Senior HR Business Partner who wants strategic influence, executive exposure, and the ability to shape workforce outcomes in a complex, unionised environment — this role delivers.
The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will act as a true business partner — aligning people strategy with operational delivery across multiple sites and projects.

You will:

• Partner with senior leaders to design and execute aligned people strategies
• Lead complex ER/IR matters within a unionised QLD construction environment
• Manage investigations, grievances, and performance processes with authority and fairness
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle including workforce planning, remuneration, salary reviews, allowances, LAFHA and FIFO arrangements
• Contribute HR insights into strategic planning and tender submissions
• Strengthen leadership capability across project and operational teams
• Drive cultural, engagement and safety-aligned people initiatives
• Relevant administration tasks

This role offers both strategic input and operational ownership — with the autonomy to influence outcomes.

What You Bring

• 7 years HR experience within the QLD construction industry
• Strong ER/IR capability in a unionised environment
• Deep understanding of QLD industrial frameworks and site-based operations
• Confidence partnering with senior leaders and challenging constructively
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement
• A pragmatic, solutions-driven mindset

You are resilient, credible, and comfortable operating where HR must balance risk, relationships, and business performance.
Why This Role Stands Out Strategic Seat at the Table Direct access to senior decision-makers with genuine influence over workforce strategy.
Stability & Growth Financially secure organisation with strong forward orders and long-term project visibility.
Real Autonomy Trusted to lead your portfolio with minimal bureaucracy and authority to drive change.
Complex, High-Impact Work Operate in a unionised, multi-site environment where your ER/IR expertise is highly valued.
Career Progression Clear pathway to broader HR leadership scope as the business continues to scale.
Competitive Package $140,000 – $170,000 Super, reflective of seniority, industry expertise, and impact.

Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Travis Hede
0428 095 330
travis.hede@recruitsearchgrow.com
Alternatively, apply online.
Referral Bonus: Know an exceptional HR leader who fits? Receive $500 if we successfully place them.