At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site . Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
The Project:
The operator of a major international airport is considering a further update to expand the main terminal, reconfigure concourses and phase out legacy passenger transport systems. Shared with airline stakeholders earlier this year, the proposed programme is estimated at c.$22 billion, with completion targeted in the mid-2030s, forming part of a wider transformation to support significant long-term passenger growth. By comparison, the existing master plan approved in 2025 outlined c.$7 billion of phased capital investment, aligned to projections of up to 90 million annual passengers by the end of the century. Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are: Safety First
- Going Home Safe and Well. Client Focus
- Deliver on Our Promise. Integrity
- Always Do the Right Thing. Create Opportunity
- For Our People to Excel.
You'll Be Responsible For:
Acts as a strategic business partner to leadership teams providing input into decisions and plans for the business unit(s), leading on the Organization and People Plan for respective unit(s). Partners with leaders to drive change, organizational development and risk analysis. Uses data and insights to improve business performance, specifically absence, attrition, exit data, engagement, inclusion and diversity representation. Partners with leaders and leadership teams to drive strategic workforce planning and resource management, including project mobilisation and demobilisation. Collaborates with the Talent Attraction team to facilitate effective recruitment and onboarding for the business unit(s). Drives a performance culture through coaching, facilitating talent management and succession planning meetings. Builds the capability of the leadership teams to manage performance, employee relations, wellbeing and engagement and retention activities. Works with the leadership team, helps shape the employee workplace experience, promoting a working environment that optimises our diverse culture and which supports the colleague workplace experience. Works closely with the Reward team, facilitating the annual reward review and alignment to the career framework for business unit(s). Partners with business unit leaders to effectively manage performance improvement and performance matters, through the disciplinary & grievance policy, seeking support from the Employee Relations team where appropriate. Works with business unit(s) to lead on career growth for employees through effective talent management and development, working closely with the Talent, Development & Inclusion team. Partners with business leaders to lead on the implementation of effective engagement & retention plans, aligned to the Company purpose, values and behaviors. Leads on HR project streams, as required by the Engine HR Lead or CPO. Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work. You'll need to have: Recognized as a senior level HR professional, experienced in the application of HR skills that drive problem resolution at a complex level. Excellent understanding of the employee lifecycle, the diverse needs at the specific stages, and how to integrate people policies and practices in the development and delivery of people plans. Demonstrates an advanced level of professional skills & knowledge in: Developing people plans & strategies. Attracting, recruiting and onboarding talent. Assessing and building capability. Identifying, developing and managing talent. Reward and recognition. Delivering the employee experience and building an inclusive culture. Employment policy, regulation and law. Demonstrates a good understanding of the professional skills & knowledge in organizational design.
Note:
The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.
