Senior HR Business Partner

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About Trion

The Trion project is an oil opportunity in Mexico and is located in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 180km off the Mexican coastline and 30km south of the US/Mexico maritime boarder at a water depth of approximately 2,500 meters.  Trion will be one of Mexico’s first deep-water oil developments achieving project.  
Trion is Woodside Energy’s operated production asset within the Perdido basin in ultra Deepwater offshore Mexico with first oil targeted in late 2027 with development drilling expected in start in late 2025.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and high-performing HR professional with strong project management and delivery skills to join our HR team in Mexico as Senior HR Business Partner   supporting the Trion Project.  

Specifically, you will play a key role in developing and executing HR deliverables associated with the Trion Project’s Operations Readiness Human Resources Management Plan, which involves, developing and executing a labor relations strategy, resourcing strategies, diversity strategy, building future leadership capability and E/IR acumen, culture induction plan, training/academic partnerships for early career pathways, and partnering with other internal functions on social value programs, for our future operations.  In doing so, you will engage across our global HR specialists and centers of excellence teams to draw in the expertise required to design and develop these programs, and project manage the delivery through these teams. 

You will be a key player in supporting the Mexico Leadership team as a trusted HR business partner, support with day-to-day HR enquiries, ensuring all HR regulatory compliance actions and reporting are completed in a timely manner.  You will also champion the advancement of Woodside’s people strategy and fostering our vision of a One Team culture.

You will report to the Regional HR Business Partner Lead based in Houston and be an integral part of the International Business HR team. While based in Mexico City, you will occasionally travel to Tampico to support operational needs, with infrequent international travel to Houston as required.

About You

You are an experienced HR professional with strong project management skills and a deep understanding of Mexico's Labor relations laws and statutory environment. You possess strong expertise across the full spectrum of HR, including business partnership, stakeholder engagement, leadership coaching, talent acquisition, culture, diversity, and foundational HR processes. Experience in supporting oil and gas operations or major capital projects is highly preferred.
As a team player, you can work autonomously and demonstrate accountability over your deliverables while ensuring seamless integration in planning and execution within a global HR team. Your ability to effectively engage with stakeholders and drive alignment on project priorities is second to none. You demonstrate strong influencing skills and adapt your engagement approach to achieve the desired outcomes.
 

English and Spanish language skills are both required.

Skills & Experience:

10+ years of experience and bachelor’s degree in HR or Business or other relevant field.

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

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If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on May 9, 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.