Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

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 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to 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.

Project Information

The Warkworth to Te Hana motorway is a 26km section of the Northland Corridor, linking Auckland and Northland. ACCIONA will design and build the project, which includes earthworks, tunnelling and 15 bridges. The project will improve safety and connect communities through this vital route.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Talent Partner to continue building our project staffing capability across the Northern Corridor and broader NZ business, as needed. Reporting to the Project HR Manager and indirectly to the Talent Resourcing Manager AU/NZ, you will partner with project leaders, hiring managers and the team to plan hiring up to three months ahead of needs. You will own recruitment across your allocated project scope, from site-based roles to senior leadership, and build talent pipelines before the project needs them. Run targeted searches for hard-to-fill roles, manage agencies under preferred supplier arrangements and guide hiring managers through fair, consistent selection. The role will be supported by a broader AU/NZ talent team working together to support the broader business operations.

Key accountabilities for the position will be

• Lead white-collar and blue-collar recruitment across your allocated project scope
• Plan hiring up to three months ahead using project forecasts with HR and project leaders
• Build talent pools and pipelines, including for senior roles
• Run targeted search and selection for hard-to-fill roles
• Assess candidates and guide hiring managers through fair, consistent selection
• Manage agency delivery and performance against Preferred Supplier Arrangements
• Track requisitions and progress in Workday, and keep stakeholders informed
• Support broader Talent Function as directed by Talent Resourcing Manager as needed.

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Ideally, a degree or diploma in HR, business, psychology or similar
• Proven recruitment delivery across all levels, up to senior roles
• Proven volume hiring across multiple projects and locations
• Understanding of civil construction or engineering recruitment
• Confident with ATS and AI tools, ideally Workday

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.