Human Resources Manager

Acciona Construcción S/A; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a seasoned HR leader to guide people strategy, industrial relations, and talent delivery on a major Victorian infrastructure project. You will direct a small HR team across recruitment, onboarding, and camp accommodation, while advising senior leaders on workforce risks and complex employee matters.

You will shape employment, diversity, Aboriginal participation, trainee and graduate commitments, and report insights to joint venture partners and the client.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, business, industrial relations or a related field.
• Proven HR leadership in infrastructure, construction or resources.
• Strong employee relations and industrial relations experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR and recruitment teams.
• Sound knowledge of employment law and strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead people strategy and workforce planning aligned to project delivery.
• Own industrial relations strategy, union engagement and enterprise agreement implementation.
• Advise leaders on employee relations, people risks and complex workforce matters.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle from recruitment through to separation.
• Deliver local employment, diversity, Aboriginal participation, trainee and graduate commitments.
• Report workforce metrics and trends to senior leaders, partners and the client.
• Lead the HR team and meet Fair Work, contractual and audit obligations.

Skills

HR leadership

Industrial relations

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business, industrial relations or related field

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Lead people, industrial relations and talent delivery on a major new Victorian project and build the workforce behind it with ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Lead people strategy on a major infrastructure project in Victoria
• Own industrial relations strategy and lead a team of four
• Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Director, People & Project Services and lead a team of four across human resources, talent acquisition, onboarding, and camp accommodation and travel. Set the people strategy, advise senior leaders on workforce risk, manage complex employee matters and own industrial relations, enterprise agreement and union engagement. Shape how the project attracts, develops and retains its workforce. You will deliver local employment, diversity, Aboriginal participation, trainee and graduate commitments, and report workforce insights to senior leaders, joint venture partners and the client.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead people strategy and workforce planning aligned to project delivery
• Own industrial relations strategy, union engagement and enterprise agreement implementation
• Advise leaders on employee relations, people risks and complex workforce matters
• Oversee the employee lifecycle from recruitment through to separation
• Deliver local employment, diversity, Aboriginal participation, trainee and graduate commitments
• Report workforce metrics and trends to senior leaders, partners and the client
• Lead the HR team and meet Fair Work, contractual and audit obligations

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree in HR, business, industrial relations or a related field
• Proven HR leadership in infrastructure, construction or resources
• Strong employee relations and industrial relations experience
• Demonstrated experience leading HR and recruitment teams
• Sound knowledge of employment law and strong influencing skills

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.