Project HR Specialist in Brisbane

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.

Project Overview: The Project is a greenfield mining, process, material handling and ship loading project with a focus on sustaining production, minimising environmental impacts, strengthening long-term relationships with neighbouring communities and fostering local economic development.

Job Summary: As an HR Professional for the Mining and Metals GBU, you will interact with Bechtel staff to answer and resolve inquiries on HR policies, ensure alignment and effectiveness of activities, compare with industry trends, and recommend and coordinate process improvements. You will coordinate employee engagement initiatives and drive operational efficiency to achieve desired results.

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 and implements a variety of human resources operations activities in one or several of these areas: Employee Services, Employee Data Input, Employee Mobility, Employment Administration.
• Interacts with employees, supervisors, and managers to answer and resolve inquiries/issues on HR policies, benefits, international travel, health, life, disability, retirement, domestic and international payroll, and others.
• Coordinates administrative tasks as needed such as data audits, record keeping, reporting, etc.
• Monitors and recommends improvements to existing human resources programs or procedures to ensure desired objectives and/or results are being achieved.
• Collects, assembles, and monitors data or information for personnel reports.
• Coordinates process improvement opportunities to drive operational efficiencies.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of employee engagement initiatives.
• Initiates SAP transactions, employee transactions, and compensation actions as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience working within the Australian Employment Law context and awareness of legal requirements affecting Human Resources administration.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively conducting research, investigating alternative solutions and providing advice.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support a variety of customers and stakeholders across the business.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the preparation of oral and written reports for management.
• Ability to coordinate and administer HR programs and initiatives in a project context.
• Availability to travel to job sites as needed.

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship is required.

Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

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.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.