HR Manager

Role Overview:

The HR Manager will oversee the full spectrum of Human Resources, acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team. You will balance corporate HR needs with the unique demands of the construction industry, including union/labor relations, strict health and safety compliance, and multi-site project staffing.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Leads end-to-end recruitment for corporate roles, project managers, engineers, architects, and skilled/unskilled site labor.
• Develops and executes industry-specific orientation programs, ensuring all site workers are fully briefed on site protocols before deployment.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Maintains deep knowledge of local labor laws, construction standards, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Manages relationships with labor unions, handling negotiations, grievance escalations, and dispute resolutions effectively.
• Ensures 100% compliance with labor standards, working hours, and fair wage regulations across all project sites.

Performance Management & Compensation

• Implements and manages a fair, performance-driven appraisal system for both corporate staff and project-based employees.
• Collaborates with the finance team to process monthly payroll and administer competitive benefits packages (including health, life, and site-hazard insurance).

Health, Safety, & Welfare

• Partners with the Health & Safety (H&S) department to promote a zero-harm culture and ensure HR policies align with construction safety mandates.
• Oversees site facilities, accommodation (where applicable), and welfare standards to maintain high morale and retention.

Organizational Development & Training

• Identifies skill gaps and coordinate technical, leadership, and mandatory safety training programs.
• Designs career development frameworks to retain top engineering and development talent.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with specifically within the construction or property development industry.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong familiarity with construction terminology, project-based hiring, and shift scheduling.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, conflict resolution, and good communication skills.

Application Question(s):

• 1. Current/Previous Company:

2. Current/Previous Salary:

3. Expected Salary:

4. Notice period / Availability Date:

5. Current status with current employer - (regular employee, contractor/project-based or fixed):

6. Reason for leaving:

7. What are the opportunities outside your current employer that you are looking for?

8. Years of Experience:

9. Years of relevant experience for the said position:

Work Location: In person