Job Description
From desalination plants providing clean water to Australian communities, to treatment facilities that return wastewater safely to the environment, Guidera O’Connor designs and delivers tailored solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives.
Guidera O’Connor designs, constructs, and commissions:
Water treatment plants
Pumping stations
Chemical dosing systems
Filtration
Odour control
Desalination plants
Aquifer storage and recovery
Reuse systems.
We work with customers across Australia, including:
Water authorities
Local government
Mining and resources companies
Private asset owners
Head contractors
Engineering organisations.
Our business is founded on five guiding principles: Care, Integrity, Passion, Respect, and Future, each of which inform our collaborative, innovative, solutions-focused approach.
More than infrastructure, we deliver value, creating the systems that make safe, clean water possible for people and communities across the country, now and into the future.
The role:
We are currently seeking an experienced People and Culture Partner to join our team based in Thebarton, South Australia.
In this role, you will partner with stakeholders to deliver high-quality People and Culture guidance and support and assist in driving key initiatives that strengthen capability, performance and workplace culture.
This role requires strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and generalist HR practices, along with a pragmatic and collaborative approach to supporting internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with managers and supervisors to implement P&C policies, processes and cyclical activities
Manage and resolve employee concerns and grievances including performance management matters
Support the development and implementation of performance and project management systems
Build leadership capability by supporting managers to effectively lead and develop their teams
Support and deliver organisational change initiatives that improve business performance
Assist leaders and employees to operationalise P&C systems, processes and behaviours to deliver business outcomes
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and support the payroll team in maintaining compliance
Foster an inclusive workplace culture aligned with our Guiding Principles, where employees feel valued and respected
About You:
You are a collaborative and proactive HR professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders to deliver practical people solutions.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience in a Human Resources / People and Culture Business Partner or Generalist role
Experience providing HR support across the full employee lifecycle
Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act and Australian employment legislation
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges
Strong organisational and time management skills
Sound problem-solving and analytical capabilities
High attention to detail and accuracy
A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential matters
Experience in managing workers compensation and return to work will be beneficial
Experience in a relevant industry will be highly regarded
Guidera O’Connor is an equal opportunity employer. If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria we’d still love to hear from you.
Our Benefits:
In return for your skills and experience, we offer a supportive team environment, strong leadership, and meaningful work that contributes to essential infrastructure.Our benefits include:
Free onsite parking
Daily office lunches provided
Flexible working arrangements
Additional annual leave for service milestones
15 days personal leave
Company-funded wellbeing program
Paid parental leave
Diversity & Inclusion
At Guidera O’Connor, we value a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, culture or identity.
As part of our commitment to gender equity, we aim to increase the participation of women in the construction industry and encourage applications from women for all roles.
As part of our Reconciliation Action commitment, we also strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please online. For further information, please contact the People and Culture Project Manager via email at [email protected] or [email protected].
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The People and Culture Business Partner position is now open for candidates interested in the BPO Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in BPO Jobs is a plus.
