Talent Acquisition / People Generalist

Job Description

Work for a global high-end design house and technical consulting firm solving complex real-world problems.

We Design. We Guide. We Protect. We Sustain. We Train. We Transform

Learn more about your next company - (Welcome to BMT)

BMT is a leading international design, engineering, science, and risk management consultancy with a reputation for excellence. We're driven by a belief that things can always be better, safer, greener, and more efficient. We provide our customers with the capability, capacity, and confidence to enable them to make the right decisions at the right time by drawing upon the expertise of over 1,300 professionals located in UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Australia Pacific, and the Americas.

Delivering independent, complex design and consultancy capabilities for over 37 years, we pride ourselves on being equipped to support our customers to tackle the most complex design and systems issues, and challenges, which enables the industry to deliver safer, cleaner, and more fuel-efficient shipping for the future. We draw upon a wide range of experience and expertise to provide high-quality, high value products and services across the maritime sector. The group's assets are held in beneficial ownership for employees.

Your next exciting job opportunity –

BMT is searching for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our People Team as blended Talent Acquisition / People Generalist. This role offers a unique blend of working on both regional and global people projects and initiatives, coupled with a strong emphasis on supporting our talent acquisition efforts. As a member of the APAC team, you will report directly to the Head of People APAC and collaborate closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager APAC to shape our talent strategy and enhance employee engagement within the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, resume screening, conducting interviews, and making hiring recommendations.
• Collaborate with hiring and talent acquisition manager to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations throughout the hiring process.
• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support on HR-related issues.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts between employees, fostering a positive work environment.
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Support performance review processes, providing guidance to managers and employees on goal setting, performance feedback, and improvement plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing performance management programs to enhance employee productivity and engagement.
• Maintain and update HR policies, ensuring alignment with current laws and industry best practices.
• Stay updated on labor laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to HR policies and standards.
• Collaborate with managers to create career development plans for employees, fostering professional growth opportunities.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Generate HR reports and analytics to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Participate in special people projects and initiatives, such as diversity and inclusion programs, employee engagement surveys, or policy reviews.

Relevant Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, or HR generalist complemented by a keen interest in broader people initiatives.
• Proficient knowledge of employment laws and regulations in the APAC region.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail.
• Familiarity with ATS HRIS systems.

Flexible Work -

BMT genuinely believe everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working for BMT work best for you! We are officially ‘flexified’ with Flexa.

We are always interested speaking to talent considering BMT as your next employer regardless of where you’re located in Australia, we have offices located in nearly every capital city - Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and offer remote and flexible work arrangements including work from home, hybrid, and flexible and part time hours. We strive to offer a range of flexible options to help support our teams in achieving a healthy work-life balance, where your personal life is just as important as your professional life.

BMT Careers -

BMT have a brain-rich culture nurtured by our belief in liberating the talent of our people. We want our employees to be part of our future success, which is why we support them throughout their careers, helping today's recruits become the experts of tomorrow. BMT offer outstanding opportunities to work on a wide variety of exciting projects at locations around the globe that supports retaining skilled talent, resulting in low staff turnover compared to other companies in our sector.

Join our talent community - Whether we are hiring for a role right now or planning for upcoming work when we find great people, we want to connect with them and keep the conversation going. Being part of our talent community means you'll be kept up to date with current vacancies, new job alerts, events we think you might be interested in and kept top of mind for opportunities that match your skillset and capability.

BMT Recruitment Process -

• Submit your application.
• Screening & skills evaluation.
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Referee and Pre-Employment Checks
• Pre-Employment Medical
• BMT Employment Offer!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Our Benefits -

Our employee benefits are designed to ensure you have the resources you need to thrive. We value your contribution by offering the following benefits –

• Competitive salary offering
• A performance-related bonus scheme based on personal, and company performance.
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), comprising confidential health, legal and financial advice on a 24/7 basis.
• Learning and Development opportunities to support you in achieving your business and personal objectives and releasing your full potential.
• We are enthusiastic about driving culture to embed sustainability into the core of our business.
• We are a workplace that values diversity and individual talents.

Where possible, our benefits are globally harmonised to ensure equality and consistency across our collaborative teams; we also tailor benefits to ensure they remain competitive with the local geographies in which we operate.

BMT genuinely believe everyone performs at their best when they have the flexibility to make working for BMT work best for you! we are interested in speaking to skilled talent with ADF capabilities regardless of where your located within Australia, We have offices located in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth and offer flexible work arrangements including work from home and hybrid.

Embracing Sustainability -

Through science, technology, and engineering, we are embracing sustainability across the entirety of our business to make a real difference. We see global challenges as opportunities to support our customers in managing their impact and becoming more resilient. We are also on a mission to improve how we operate as a business, so that we can lead by best practice, and have a positive impact on the environment and our local communities.

Culture & Diversity -

BMT is an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive culture where our employees feel a sense of belonging, and encourage diversity among our global workforces. Our genuine guarantee to always recruit, retain and motivate the best possible talent into our business and pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought is sought after and valued.

We regularly review our policies and practices from recruitment and selection to development and progression with an equity lens to ensure that everyone regardless of their gender, gender identity, ethnicity, race, age, ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, life circumstance or marital status have what they need to succeed and thrive at BMT.

BMT continuously promote diversity awareness throughout the organisation at a global level through our employee learning and by recognising and celebrating our employees’ contributions, diverse background, and life experiences. Furthermore, we actively encourage everyone to improve the workplace and work together against harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Our Values –

We believe that an organisation can only be number one in its market if everyone in it works together as one. How we behave is just as important as what we do and BMT has a strong set of values that are embedded into the foundation for all our activities. Trust I Innovation I Passion I Respect I Collaboration

Notice to Recruitment Agency & Related Services -

Please note BMT receive job applications exclusively via our ATS system only. BMT do not warrant or agree to any unsolicited CVs submitted via any contact method including physical hard copies left with any employee at BMT or within our operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email, and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee.