Senior People Advisor

Job Description

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things.

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and team-oriented Senior People Advisor to join our People Team in Sydney. In this key role, you’ll help shape the employee experience and support leaders to achieve high performance across our Australian offices. As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with leadership teams nationwide to deliver impactful people strategies that fit global, regional, and local goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside leadership teams to roll out strategic people projects and handle daily activities like graduate hiring, talent growth, data analysis, management training, and talent movement.
• Offer expert advice on employee relations, performance management, pay, and compliance issues, while also coaching and mentoring the People Advisory team members.
• Foster cooperation across all People Functions (Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility) and lead programs to improve onboarding, mobility, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Help execute Australian Unit Business Plan goals and contribute to workforce analytics, keeping dashboards up to date with important people data.
• Collaborate with HR teams globally to enhance every aspect of the employee lifecycle.
• Manage wellbeing and inclusion efforts, proactively leading and evaluating diversity initiatives.

About You

• Extensive HR advisory experience in complex or large organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver people initiatives across the employee lifecycle, collaborating with the local people team for measurable and impactful results.
• Collaborative leadership style, experienced in coordinating across HR functions and contributing to operational excellence.

Culture & Benefits

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Employee ownership

Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Employees have a stake and a voice in our business, with direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience which includes:

• Opportunities for excellence every day
• An inclusive, supportive environment where your voice matters
• Agile working environment, supporting our people to manage work life balance
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees.

If you are interested in this role, please apply!

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