Project HR Manager

Requisition ID: 279877 

•  Relocation Authorized: None 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Brisbane, QLD 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As a Project HR Manager at Bechtel, you will serve as a team leader in the administration, communication, delivery, evaluation, and issue resolution of key HR activities such as staffing, onboarding, compensation planning, performance management, employee relations and affirmative action plans.

Your leadership will ensure compliance, consistency, and effectiveness of HR activities. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.  Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs home office and site HR activities including project-specific procedures.
• Organizes and implements the project's human resources activities; evaluates progress of site human resources activities, reports results, and makes modifications as required.
• Processes new hires and transfers to the project; prepares human resources status documents; maintains necessary human resources records for project employee files.
• Conducts on-boarding activities including assisting new hires and transfers in relocating and settling into the area; orientation and initial training and administering employee transfer policy.
• Oversees travel to/from site including accommodations and booking charter flights to site.
• Oversees employee site access including medical exams.
• Other responsibilities as designated. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Level 1

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Level 2

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Project HR experience during engineering, procurement, and construction phases on medium-large projects.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's organizational structure, human resources policies, and procedures. Knowledge of legal requirements affecting human resources administration in the US and Australia. Experience in administration of HR at remote project offices.
• Experience using Bechtel HR Systems including SAP, HRMS, TalentWorks, Self-Service Forms, and SmartStaff programs.
• Uses and supports six sigma concepts and principles in the execution of the organization’s work process and scope.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Well-developed communication (written and verbal), influencing, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible and able to work effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience managing numerous Human Resource processes.
• Experience in several HR disciplines such as Compensation, EEO, Employment & Staffing, Training & Development, employment law etc.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in the development and analysis of metrics used to guide business decisions.
• Proven ability to exercise a high degree of individual initiative, discretion, and judgment as well as the ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com