Senior Human Resources Manager

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 in 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.

We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates. www.acciona.ca

Job Description
The Senior Human Resources Manager is a key leadership role within the Canadian HR team, with a strong focus on talent and HR operations. Strategic and hands‐on, the role requires versatility, sound judgment, and the ability to move between big‐picture thinking and day‐to‐day execution. As a trusted partner across the organization, the Senior Human Resources Manager helps drive practical people solutions, strengthen the employee experience, and support both employee and organizational success.

Created to support the continued growth of the organization, this role may evolve over time to reflect changing business needs and priorities.

The role is based in‐office in Toronto, close to Pearson airport, with regular visits to project sites across the GTA, and may include periodic travel within Canada and limited international travel.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Partnership – Provide leadership, guidance, and support across the HR function, acting as a trusted partner and building strong working relationships across the organization.

Team Development & Capability Building – Support, coach, and mentor HR team members, sharing knowledge and helping strengthen HR capability, consistency, and support across the team.

Talent & HR Operations – Lead and drive talent and HR operations priorities, helping build strong, forward‐looking programs, processes, and services that support ACCIONA and its people.

Talent Management & Development – Lead and contribute across workforce planning, talent management, employee development, learning initiatives, succession planning, internal mobility, recruitment, and other people initiatives.

Employee Relations & Organizational Effectiveness – Provide practical solutions and guidance on a broad range of employee, organizational, and operational matters, including complex employee relations issues and organizational challenges.

Systems & Insights – Leverage HR systems, data, and reporting to support informed decision‐making and effective day‐to‐day HR operations.

Projects & Delivery – Contribute across HR projects, initiatives, and business priorities, with involvement ranging from leading and guiding to supporting hands‐on execution.

Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance employee experience, strengthen HR delivery, and improve the effectiveness of HR processes, programs, and practices.

Experience & Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related field preferred.

10 to 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience is preferred, with experience leading, coaching, mentoring, or managing HR professionals and teams.

Significant experience across talent management, HR operations, and other core areas of Human Resources.

Experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, and navigating complex organizational matters.

Demonstrated success leading and developing HR initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts.

Strong business acumen, leadership, influence, and relationship‐building skills.

Excellent judgment, problem‐solving, and decision‐making capabilities.

Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands‐on, operational approach in a fast‐paced and evolving environment.

Nice to Have

Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project‐based environments

Experience in multi‐site, international or growing organizations

Experience with labour relations

Experience with Workday

Core Competencies

Relationship Building & Collaborative Working

Leadership & Influence

Communication

Business Acumen

Judgment & Decision Making

Problem Solving

Coaching & Development

Planning & Organization

Adaptability

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