Senior People Advisor at John Holland in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

salary benchmarking

sharepoint

performance management

diversity initiatives

compliance

talent planning

Provide recommendations on salary benchmarking and remunerations packages
Manage the Workforce Planning SharePoint system and educate managers on how to use the system to support mobilisation and demobilisation of projects and utilisation of resources
Managing the performance of a business unit, including people, safety, quality, time and budget requirements
Promote the awareness of the EAP and assist employees in need of support
Proactively manage and communicate both Group and BU diversity initiatives
Partner with the business and Resourcing team, engaging in the resource identification and recruitment process
Support compliance and governance processes and practices
Provide guidance and support to management and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, redundancies and grievance procedures\Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with company goals and objectives, identifying and addressing HR risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Partner with the business to support cyclical activities including goal setting, ongoing performance conversations and reviews, professional development plans, talent and succession planning, employee engagement and remuneration review

Requirements

strategic hr

employee relations

industrial relations

business planning

senior management

compliance

Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing strategic HR leadership and senior level experience across relevant HR disciplines
Demonstrate some experience dealing with Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or performance management in a unionised environment within the construction industry
Expert knowledge of human resources in the Australian and International industry
Skills in business planning and management
Significant relevant management experience at a senior management level
Skill in the implementation of compliance and governance processes and practices

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

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Role

Description

salary benchmarking

sharepoint

performance management

diversity initiatives

compliance

talent planning

Provide recommendations on salary benchmarking and remunerations packages
Manage the Workforce Planning SharePoint system and educate managers on how to use the system to support mobilisation and demobilisation of projects and utilisation of resources
Managing the performance of a business unit, including people, safety, quality, time and budget requirements
Promote the awareness of the EAP and assist employees in need of support
Proactively manage and communicate both Group and BU diversity initiatives
Partner with the business and Resourcing team, engaging in the resource identification and recruitment process
Support compliance and governance processes and practices
Provide guidance and support to management and employees on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, redundancies and grievance procedures\Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies that align with company goals and objectives, identifying and addressing HR risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Partner with the business to support cyclical activities including goal setting, ongoing performance conversations and reviews, professional development plans, talent and succession planning, employee engagement and remuneration review

Requirements

strategic hr

employee relations

industrial relations

business planning

senior management

compliance

Minimum of 5 years’ experience providing strategic HR leadership and senior level experience across relevant HR disciplines
Demonstrate some experience dealing with Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or performance management in a unionised environment within the construction industry
Expert knowledge of human resources in the Australian and International industry
Skills in business planning and management
Significant relevant management experience at a senior management level
Skill in the implementation of compliance and governance processes and practices

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

Articles

What we do – Our projects & specialisations

Contact

Privacy & Disclaimer