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’re looking for a collaborative and trusted Principal People Advisor to join our People team in a parental leave fixed term contract. This role is pivotal in shaping the employee experience, supporting leadership to drive high performance across our Australian offices. As a trusted partner, you’ll work closely with leadership teams across Australia to deliver impactful people strategies that align with our global, regional, and local priorities.

In this role you will:

• Partner with leadership teams to deliver people strategies and oversee BAU activities such as graduate recruitment, talent development, data needs, people manager development, and talent mobility.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations, performance, remuneration, and compliance, while coaching and mentoring the People Advisory team.
• Foster collaboration across People Functions (Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, Global Mobility) and lead initiatives that enhance onboarding, mobility, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Coordinate Australian Unit Business Plan actions and contribute to workforce trends and metrics, including maintaining dashboards to track key People metrics.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to enhance every stage of the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee wellbeing and inclusion activities, proactively implementing and measuring the impact of our diversity programs.

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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