People & Culture Business Partner
About us
Kapitol is an innovation-driven commercial construction company based in Melbourne set to outpace and disrupt the industry. As one of Australias fastest-growing design and construct enterprises we proudly combine a fresh approach with decades of expertise. The result is smarter safer more agile building solutions coupled with a diverse portfolio including commercial residential education and high-tech industrial projects.
Were driven by our core values Supportive Authentic Inspirational Driven and Customer-Centric.
About the Role
As a People & Culture Business Partner youll work closely with leaders across our project and corporate teams delivering practical commercially focused people support in a fast-paced and growing business.
This is a hands-on relationship-driven role that will see you partnering with leaders on employee relations performance management workforce challenges and broader people initiatives. Youll be embedded within the business building trusted relationships and providing practical support that helps our leaders and teams perform at their best.
Were looking for someone who enjoys variety thrives in operational environments and isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves. Youll spend time partnering with leaders and employees across both project sites and our Melbourne CBD head office building trusted relationships and developing a deep understanding of the people projects and challenges that drive our business.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with leaders across project and corporate teams to provide practical HR advice and support
Coach and support leaders through employee relations performance management and workplace matters
Support workplace investigations disciplinary processes and conflict resolution matters
Provide guidance on employment legislation company policies and HR best practice
Assist leaders with workforce planning talent management and employee development initiatives
Support employee lifecycle activities including onboarding engagement and retention programs
Identify and mitigate people risks while supporting positive business outcomes
Build strong relationships through regular engagement with project teams and operational leaders
Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Leverage technology AI and people data to drive better people and business outcomes
About You
Were looking for a capable and pragmatic HR professional who enjoys partnering with leaders solving problems and working in fast-moving environments.
You may currently be a HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor who has taken ownership of employee relations and performance management matters within your organisation and is ready to step into a broader business partnering role. Alternatively you may be an established People & Culture Business Partner seeking a new challenge in a dynamic growth-focused organisation.
- Experience in a HR Advisor Senior HR Advisor People & Culture Advisor or HR Business Partner role
- Strong employee relations and performance management experience with confidence navigating workplace issues and coaching leaders through complex people matters
- Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation and HR best practice
- Confidence partnering with leaders and providing commercially focused people advice that supports business outcomes
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
- Ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment
- A pragmatic hands-on and solutions-focused approach
- Willingness to regularly spend time on project sites and in our Melbourne CBD office
- Experience supporting operational project-based or blue-collar workforces will be highly regarded particularly within construction infrastructure manufacturing logistics transport facilities management or similar industries
Why Kapitol
Ranked Australias #1 Builder in Hubexos 2026 Construction League Report
Genuine opportunity to develop your business partnering capability and career
Work closely with leaders across some of Melbournes most exciting projects
Flexible working arrangements with a blend of office site and WFH flexibility
Digital-first and AI-enabled approach to how we work
Strong investment in learning development and career progression
Values-led culture that is Supportive Authentic Inspirational Driven and Customer-Centric
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1