Deputy Site HR Manager / Expatriate Coordinator

About the role

This role supports the planning and delivery of HR activities for project operations, covering workforce coordination, expatriate mobilisation, immigration compliance, subcontractor HR management, local content and training requirements. It identifies critical issues, coordinates corrective actions and acts on behalf of the Site HR Manager when delegated.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, planning, execution and monitoring of HR strategies and workforce plans for project operations.
• Coordinate project HR requirements with the Site HR Manager, Project Management, Company or Branch HR and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations, industrial relations, performance, disciplinary and workforce matters.
• Coordinate expatriate mobilisation, immigration compliance, work permits, rotation requirements and international assignment support.
• Oversee subcontractor HR matters, including compliance, documentation, performance, audits and corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with labour, immigration, local content, training, Company and project requirements.
• Identify critical HR and workforce issues, recommend solutions and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Support workforce mobilisation, demobilisation, organisational changes and other project transitions.
• Analyse HR and workforce information and provide reports, risk updates and recommendations to management.
• Maintain communication between project functions, HR representatives, subcontractors, service providers and other stakeholders, and coordinate HR team members and service providers.

Required profile

• 8 to 12+ years of related experience handling conflict resolution or employee relations investigations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR matters for subcontractors in construction, energy, engineering, EPC, infrastructure or other project-based environments.
• Experience supporting large, multicultural, geographically diverse workforces in a site or project environment.
• Proven experience in expatriate coordination, international mobility, immigration compliance or work-authorisation processes.
• Strong employee relations and case-management experience, with high judgement, discretion, integrity and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HR information systems, reporting tools or workforce-tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.