Senior Human Resource Business Partner - Construction Materials

Company Overview:

Founded in 2002, Maas is an ASX-listed Australian industrial service and real estate business with diversified exposures across the property, civil, infrastructure and mining sectors. As an organisation, we aspire to be genuine market leaders across our five key operating segments – Construction Materials, Civil Construction & Hire, Manufacturing & Equipment Sales, and Residential & Commercial Real Estate. 

Our people are our greatest asset. At Maas, we invest in their training and development to ensure that we have a skilled and engaged workforce committed to upholding our values of commitment to customers, leadership, teamwork, trust, candour and ownership. 

Today, Maas boasts a fleet of over 550 machines and employs around 1,900 people. The company is committed to maintaining high delivery standards, ensuring projects are completed on time, every time, both in Australia and globally. 

Role Summary:

The Senior HRBP will act as the focal point of all people-related matters for Construction Materials business unit and will support the business unit General Managers and senior managers in HR strategic, advisory and operational services. The Senior HRBP will establish trusted and influential relationships with managers and employees at all levels, providing expert HR consultation and advice.

The Senior HRBP will provide hands-on and strategic input, be a generalist across a number of HR functions and will provide insight and advice on people-related issues including: talent management, employee relations, coaching and development, conflict management, organizational development, and training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adopting a business partnering approach, by partnering with senior leadership and provide HR strategic, advisory and operational support to managers and employees across the employment life cycle.

• Partner with the business unit to develop and implement effective HR policies and practices that will support the strategic growth of the business unit.

• Develop and maintain highly effective stakeholder relationships with business leaders, establishing a reputation for being a trusted advisor and business partner.

• Support management and employees in the interpretation and adherence to applicable industrial instruments, policies, procedures and processes, and best practice.

• Provide relevant HR data and analytics to BU leader to support and inform decision making.

• Coach and support managers and employees in developing their leadership and management capabilities, in accordance with the Company’s expectations and role requirements including managers on performance management and employee development goals.

• Role model and champion the organisation’s values and expected behaviours under the Company’s Code of Conduct, Company values and policies and procedures.

• Drive the recruitment and selection process including workforce planning, job design attraction strategies, participating in interview processes where required, with an overall focus on candidate experience.

• Oversee the onboarding process, supporting people leaders in effectively inducting and orienting new employees, as well as guiding the probationary review process.

• Manage employee contracts and expectations including employment agreements, employment variations, employee leave, remuneration and other related employment terms and conditions.

• Coach, support and guide managers to undertake consistent and appropriate performance management processes to promote a high-performance culture and manage under performance.

• Manage the offboarding process, including exit interviews data analysis, identifying continuous improvement opportunities and developing retention strategies to reduce workforce turnover.

• In conjunction with the Group HR Manager, develop new and review existing people-related policies, procedures, practices and processes, ensuring alignment to legislative requirements and best practice.

• Provide timely information and / or education for all levels of the business unit on HR issues.

• Any other duties consistent with the position or where required by the COO of Construction Materials or Group HR Manager.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources; Business; Management or a related business discipline or demonstrated experience in generalist HR roles (minimum of 8 years HR experience), a sound knowledge of contemporary HR strategies and practices, including strong performance management and employee relations experience
• Proven track record in developing and maintaining highly effective stakeholder relationships, establishing a reputation for being a trusted advisor and business partner.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply a range of industrial agreements, providing advice to management and employees using strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a large, fast paced, complex and dynamic organisational environment.
• High level coaching skills at both an organisational and individual level.
• Sound management, planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in the creation and application of contemporary and best practice people-related policies, procedures, practices and processes, with a keen eye for detail.
• An understanding of and complete commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, a clear communicator with the ability to build relationships and engage and influence Senior Managers.
• A strong leader who is approachable with excellent people management skills, combined with the ability to influence peers.
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to customer service.
• Experience in working in a high-performance team.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Full working rights within Australia.

Benefits and Perks:

• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking ASX company.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• We offer an exciting Employee Benefits Platform that provides access to a range of exclusive discounts on banking, retail and healthcare, as well as novated leasing options.
• Access to a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.
• We recognise and reward employees through our monthly Value Awards Program.
• Continued Professional Development and training.
• Flexible work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Maas and the broader Group.

Application Process: To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re interested in joining Maas Group.  

For further enquiries you may contact Jackie Smith (Group HR Manager) at hr@maasgroup.com.au.