About Us

Since starting in 2012, CMW Geosciences has expanded to 20 offices with over 300 employees across Australia and New Zealand. We are hard-working, down-to-earth, and passionate engineers and geologists who provide quality geotechnical site investigation, analysis, and design advice to the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

As part of the Kiwa Group, we're backed by a global network of 12,000+ staff across 35+ countries

About the role

Our Brisbane office is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to work closely with General Managers and Office Managers across a wide range of HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, and employee engagement initiatives.

This role will report into the KIWAs HR Lead Australia and New Zealand, and will be part of a the broader CMW HR team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting managers with key employee relations issues, including investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes, terminations and manager coaching.
• Guide and support managers through the annual performance management cycle including, manager education, employee communication and close out of performance reviews.
• Support KIWAs annual employee engagement process including, manager communication, preparation of data, action planning and support of action plan follow ups.
• Working with areas of higher support needs on retention and engagement activities unique to those areas.

What You'll Need

• Qualification in HR/IR
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Australian legalisation and awards system.
• Strong generalist HR background with 6+ years experience in a similar role
• Experience working in professional services
• Ability to form strong relationships across leaders, employees and other support services.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ensuring a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience undertaking a variety of talent management initiatives from idea to initiation, to implementation
• Knowledge of NZ employment legalization advantageous but not essential

What You'll Get

• Additional Day Leave on your Birthday
• Access to big savings on the Kiwa rewards platform
• Office social events throughout the year
• Flexible office hours
• Ongoing internal trainings and a clear pathway for career progression