Human Resources Advisor – Water Infrastructure Project

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 65000 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.

Acciona Agua is seeking a highly capable HR Advisor to support the delivery of a major Water Treatment Project in New South Wales. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the effective implementation of HR and industrial relations strategies across the project lifecycle from mobilisation and workforce planning to performance delivery compliance and demobilisation.

You will work closely with the Project Director Senior Managers and HR teams in Australia and Spain to ensure HR/IR practices are aligned with project goals and legal frameworks.

HR & IR Strategy and Support

• Provide HR and IR advice to project leadership and site teams.

• Support workforce planning mobilisation and employee lifecycle processes.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation Awards EBAs and company policies.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Workplace Relations Management Plan.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Advise on employment conditions industrial instruments and dispute resolution.

• Support grievance handling performance management and disciplinary processes.

• Monitor and manage workers compensation claims and return-to-work plans.

Training & Development

• Coordinate onboarding probation reviews and performance evaluations.

• Promote continuous learning and development aligned with project needs.

• Maintain accurate training records and support enterprise training initiatives.

Reporting & Systems

• Maintain HR data and reporting systems including monthly updates to the Indirect Forecast.

• Report to the Head of HR in Australia and HQ in Spain escalating issues as needed.

• Assist with payroll accuracy and HR budget tracking.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Support recruitment activities for project mobilisation and ongoing workforce needs.

• Contribute to succession planning and SMART goal setting.

Safety & Culture

• Participate in safety investigations and promote a safety-first culture.

• Uphold Accionas Code of Conduct and values across the project

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Industrial Relations or a related field.

• Minimum 2-4 years of HR experience in construction engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of employment law industrial relations and HR systems.

• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a project-based environment with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• A key advisory role in a high-impact infrastructure project.

• Competitive salary package and benefits.

• Career development opportunities within a global organisation.

• A collaborative safety-focused and innovation-driven work environment.