Manager, Human Resources – People, Capability and Inclusion

About the role

ACCIONA is recruiting a Manager, Human Resources to lead the next stage of the Southern Program Alliance's People, Capability and Inclusion function in Melbourne. The role reports to the Alliance General Manager and joins the Alliance Management Team, combining strategic direction with practical advice alongside senior leaders and Construction Managers.

Key responsibilities

• 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 meet Alliance commitments and create lasting value.
• Employee relations: advise on 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 profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
• At least eight years' relevant experience, including leadership in a complex organisation or project environment.
• Construction or major infrastructure experience highly regarded.
• Experienced people leader able to influence at a senior level and turn strategy into action.
• Experience delivering inclusion, workforce participation or social procurement outcomes.

Required skills

• Strong employee and industrial relations knowledge, including the Fair Work Act, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at a senior level.

What we offer

• Paid parental leave.
• High-profile rail project within the Southern Program Alliance.
• Long-term stable employment.
• Novated leasing and salary sacrificing.
• Company share options.