Manager, Human Resources

Acciona; Australia; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Parental Leave

High Profile Rail Project

Long term stable employment

Novated leasing and salary sacrificing

Company share options

Zusammenfassung

ACCIONA is seeking a senior leader to head the People, Capability and Inclusion function for a major rail project in Melbourne, Australia. You will shape strategy, lead a team and partner with construction leaders to drive capability, inclusion and workforce planning across mobilisation, delivery and demobilisation.

You will guide social inclusion and procurement initiatives, manage employee relations strategies, and ensure alignment with project commitments while supporting a diverse,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• At least 8 years in a leadership HR role within large organisations or projects.
• Experience in construction or major infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategy into action.

Aufgaben

• Define and lead the people, capability and inclusion strategy for the Alliance.
• Coach senior leaders, strengthen leadership capability and succession planning.
• Shape workforce structures, roles and mobilization across project phases.
• Lead social inclusion and social procurement initiatives
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations and exits.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and service delivery for the team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

HR strategy

Workforce planning

Inclusion initiatives

Employee relations

Influence at senior level

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Jobbeschreibung

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 Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• High Profile Rail Project
• Long term stable employment
• Novated leasing and salary sacrificing
• Company share options

About the project

ACCIONA delivers major rail upgrades through the Southern Program Alliance, removing level crossings and improving safety and reliability across Melbourne's rail network. The Alliance's scope has expanded from the Frankston line to Melbourne's inner west, removing crossings at Newport and Spotswood and realigning freight and passenger lines through Sunshine.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to lead the next stage of the Alliance's People, Capability and Inclusion function, supported by an established team and leaders who value its contribution. You'll set and drive the people and culture strategy, strengthen leadership capability and help the Alliance plan for its changing workforce needs. Working closely with senior leaders and Construction Managers, you'll combine strategic direction with practical advice and sound judgement. You'll also lead social inclusion and social procurement initiatives that create meaningful employment and training pathways, connecting project commitments with opportunities for people and communities. Reporting to the Alliance General Manager and joining the Alliance Management Team, you'll bring a people perspective to the decisions that shape our projects. You'll lead a function with influence across the Alliance, connecting people, capability and inclusion priorities to project performance.

Areas of Responsbility

• People and culture strategy: Translate project priorities into a clear people agenda, with practical initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Leadership and capability: Coach senior leaders, strengthen people management and guide development, talent and succession planning.
• Workforce planning: Shape organisational structures, role design and workforce plans across mobilisation, delivery and demobilisation.
• Inclusion and opportunity: Lead social inclusion and social procurement strategies that deliver against Alliance commitments and create lasting value.
• Employee relations: Provide trusted advice on complex matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, negotiated exits, injury management and return to work.
• Team performance: Lead and develop the People, Capability and Inclusion team, managing budgets, forecasts and service delivery.

Required Skills and Competencies

• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• At least eight years' relevant experience, including leadership responsibility in a complex organisation or project environment.
• Construction or major infrastructure experience, which will be highly regarded.
• Experienced people leader who can influence at a senior level, build strong relationships and turn strategy into action.
• Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge, including the Fair Work Act, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Experience delivering inclusion, workforce participation or social procurement outcomes.

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.