National People & Culture Advisor

About Heidelberg Materials Australia

Heidelberg Materials Australia is one of the nation's leading suppliers of building and construction materials, supporting infrastructure, commercial and residential projects across the country.

With a proud history spanning more than 140 years globally and a strong national footprint, we are committed to building a sustainable future while investing in our people, communities and operations. At Heidelberg Materials, our people are at the heart of our success, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

The Role

As a trusted partner to leaders and employees, you will provide practical and timely HR advice and support across a broad range of people matters. You will support the delivery of generalist HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational change, performance management, employee engagement and HR projects.

You will work closely with leaders and the broader People & Culture team to support effective people management practices, provide guidance on employee relations matters and contribute to a positive and productive workplace culture. You will also assist with managing employee grievances, performance concerns and workplace investigations.

You will also maintain accurate employee information and manage people-related transactions within Workday (HRIS platform), ensuring employee records, reporting and HR data are kept up to date and maintained to a high standard.

Working collaboratively with operational and corporate stakeholders, you will help deliver consistent HR practices, build leadership capability and ensure people matters are managed in accordance with company policies, employment legislation and best practice HR standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and practical HR advice and support to managers and employees across a broad range of people matters.
• Support generalist HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including employment changes, internal movements, probation reviews and offboarding.
• Assist leaders with workforce planning, organisational changes and general people management matters.
• Provide guidance and support to managers through employee performance, conduct, grievance and disciplinary processes.
• Assist with workplace investigations, including gathering information, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation and preparing investigation reports.
• Support the preparation of employee relations correspondence, including meeting invitations, performance improvement documentation, warnings and outcome letters.
• Coach and support leaders in applying company policies, procedures and expected workplace behaviours.
• Support performance and talent management processes, including performance reviews and employee development initiatives.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, HR projects, policy reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage employee lifecycle transactions within Workday, ensuring data integrity and compliance with internal processes and requirements.
• Support the effective use of Workday for HR administration, employee reporting and workforce data.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce insights to support people-related decision-making.
• Ensure HR practices are applied consistently and in accordance with employment legislation, industrial instruments and company policies.

About You

You are an approachable, proactive and solutions-focused HR professional who enjoys working with people and supporting leaders across a broad range of HR matters. You have a sound understanding of generalist HR practices and are confident providing practical advice, managing competing priorities and building effective stakeholder relationships.

You are comfortable supporting employee relations matters, navigating sensitive workplace situations and knowing when to seek guidance or escalate more complex issues. You bring a collaborative approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in contributing to a positive workplace culture and effective people management practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People & Culture Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Working knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations principles and relevant employment obligations.
• Experience providing generalist HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Exposure to employee relations matters, including performance management, grievances, employee conduct and disciplinary processes.
• Experience assisting with workplace investigations and preparing employee relations documentation.
• Understanding of Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and company policies.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within a multi-site or operational environment is highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience using HRIS platforms, with exposure to SAP and Workday highly regarded.
  

What We Offer

At Heidelberg Materials, we are committed to supporting our employees both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate
• Learning and development programs
• Career growth opportunities within a national business
• Material Benefits employee discount program
• Novated leasing options
• Salary sacrifice opportunities
• Paid parental and grandparent leave
• Discounted health insurance and wellbeing initiatives
• Travel, accommodation and car hire discounts
• JB Hi-Fi and retail partner discounts
• Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
  

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Heidelberg Materials Australia, we value diversity and believe that an inclusive workplace drives innovation, collaboration and success. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights.

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