Human Resources Project Director

Ferrovial Services Australia; Waverley Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial is seeking a Project HR Director to lead HR across a major project in Australia, partnering with leadership to shape HR strategy and delivery. You will oversee recruitment, compensation, benefits, development, payroll, policy, and regulatory compliance while guiding employee relations and performance management on a high‑impact program.

You will manage budgets, lead a diverse HR team, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive a positive safety‑conscious culture across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (required). Master’s degree preferred for senior leadership.
• 10+ years in HR with at least 3 years in a strategic management role.
• Experience with talent management, organizational design, total rewards, training & development, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Experience leading cross-cultural and remote teams in construction or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR strategy and deliver HR services including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee development, payroll, policy development, and employee relations.
• Develop and manage HR budget; analyze and revise twice a year.
• Lead annual performance evaluation processes and ensure alignment with corporate practices.
• Counsel leaders on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions within local laws.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness and maintain regulatory compliant personnel records.
• Lead and develop HR team to provide exemplary service to employees and partners.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic Management

Talent Management

Organizational Design

Employee Engagement

Remote Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction

is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence:Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

The Project HR Director serves as the top HR leader on a project. They lead and oversee all human resources systems, policies and practices including, but not limited to, recruiting and staffing; performance management/improvement processes; employment and compliance to regulatory requirements; development and training; policy development and documentation; employee relations; compensation and benefits administration; and employee safety. This position will also provide counsel and leadership in human resources decisions and act as a liaison for communication of all HR related topics between Corporate Human Resources and their project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership management to drive HR strategy and successfully deliver human resources services such as recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee development, payroll services, policy development and other HR activities
• Develop and manage HR budget; analyze budget and submit revisions twice a year
• Lead the annual performance evaluation and objectives processes and ensure alignment with corporate practices
• Lead coach management discussions on employee development and corrective action methods
• Evaluates, responds, and resolves human relations, labor relations, and work-related problems
• Counsel or coach leaders/employees regarding employee relation issues, including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, discipline, and/or terminations in line with local culture and the business legal environment
• Provides guidance to Leadership Team on HR related issues to ensure compliance
• Represents the company for any unemployment claims and EEOC issues, worker’s compensation insurance audits, etc.
• Manage and direct all Blue-Collar recruitment processes
• Provide data on HR related activities to the Executive Team on an as needed basis
• Ensure all HR policy and procedures are kept up to date and legally compliant
• Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Collaborate to ensure payroll is completed accurately and timely
• Manage the maintenance of the permanent personnel records to ensure all regulatory requirements are met
• Lead and develop Human Resources team to provide exemplary service and support to employees
• Seek out efficient methods and ways in which to improve areas within the scope of HR practices
• Serve as the head of culture pioneering for the creation of an exceptional work experience applying our core values from employees’ first interaction with us through retirement
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required, master’s degree is preferred

• At least 10+ years within the field of Human Resource with a minimum of 3 years holding a strategic management role
• Must have experience within talent management, organizational design, total rewards, training & development, compliance and employee engagement
• Experience working with multiple cultures and remote teams
• Familiarity with state and federal employment laws, guidelines and best practices
• Human Resources certifications (SPHR/SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP) desired
• Construction, Heavy Civil, or other related industries strongly preferred
• Experience leading organizations with at least 500 employees

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Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

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