Human Resources Generalist

About Woolpert

Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients worldwide.

Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert we have over 2,500 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents.

In Asia-Pacific, Woolpert specialises in the collection, analysis and delivery of spatial data. We capture measurement and location data by surveying the built and natural environments from the air, ground and over water. We deliver digital solutions of the physical world. Our clients use our products and spatial data to plan, design, build and manage their assets, infrastructure and environments. This is a technical industry where innovation and technologies are constantly evolving.

Your new role

As a member of a HR team of 4, you will deliver advice and support to people managers and employees on a range of Human Resources disciplines and initiatives including talent acquisition, performance management and building people capability across the business.

This Melbourne based generalist role offers good scope for growth and requires a balance between operational HR tasks, and strategic goals, working closely with the payroll team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• End to end talent acquisition from vacancy approval through to advertising, employment agreement issue, orientation, on-boarding and probation management
• Manage the separation process including exit interviews
• Work with and coach people managers to resolve performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Support the business on employee relations
• Manage the administration area of workers’ compensation and return to work coordinator
• Contribute to global people capability projects
• Deliver HR projects which might include the annual salary review, new or updated policies and the staff review process
• Scope to contribute in relation to HR matters from overseas entities

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will already have prior experience in a similar role together with:

• 2 to 4 years generalist HR experience
• Excellent knowledge of HR best practices, Australian employment legislation and modern awards
• Proven organisational and prioritising abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and sound decision-making skills

What’s in it for you?

• Broad scope for growth with the opportunity to specialise in area of interest for career advancement
• Be part of a global HR team
• Flexible hours and hybrid home/office working environment
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice

Please note that only suitable candidates with a cover letter will be contacted?

Interested in joining our team? Send your cover letter and resume (1 document) to Recruitment.APAC@woolpert.com or apply by clicking the Apply button.

Confidentiality assured.

Please note only applications with unlimited work rights in Australia need apply; only successful short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.