Human Resources Director, Cintra at Ferrovial in Austin, TX

Human Resources Director, Cintra Location: Austin, TX Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion. We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India. Why Ferrovial? Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference. Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued. Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation. Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth. Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health. Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency. Job Description: Summary: The Human Resources Director, Cintra provides company‑wide leadership for the Company’s human capital strategy, ensuring that people, culture and organizational capabilities directly enable Cintra’s long‑term strategic and financial objectives. As a core member of Cintra’s Executive Committee, this role is accountable for aligning workforce strategy with business growth, operational excellence and value creation across all concessionary companies. This is a critical role that serves as a strategic partner to Cintra’s Global CEO and Ferrovial’s Chief Human Resources Officer. As part of a global organization, you will partner and collaborate with the corporate HR teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). This position is based in Austin, Texas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Contribute as an active member of the Executive Committee for Cintra to shape HR and business activities Lead and develop a high‑performing global HR team capable of operating on a scale Serve as a strategic advisor to the Global CEO and senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, leadership decisions, succession and human capital risk Represent BU as part of Ferrovial’s Human Resource Executive Committee ensuring alignment with Group governance and strategic priorities Own Cintra’s global people strategy and workforce cost distribution, with full accountability for the HR budget and cost governance, ensuring disciplined human capital investment aligned with business performance and long‑term sustainability Work collaboratively with Ferrovial on global initiatives, contributing throughout the project lifecycle to ensure effective execution and implementation Act as executive sponsor for employee experience, engagement and leadership development Set strategic direction for total rewards, including compensation, benefits and merit frameworks, balancing competitiveness, affordability and equity Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred Extensive HR leadership experience (15+ years), including a minimum of 5 years in senior, enterprise‑level roles Demonstrated breadth across talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, total rewards, leadership development, engagement and regulatory compliance Experience leading HR in complex, multicultural, and distributed environments and experience operating in a matrixed environment with dual reporting Deep understanding of employment law with a focus on US and Spain and global HR governance standards Human Resources certifications (SPHR/SRHRM-CP) desired Professional Qualities: Lead and influence at the executive level, fostering a high‑performance culture grounded in trust, accountability and transparency Exercise strong judgment and decision‑making, effectively prioritizing enterprise initiatives and managing complexity Build and develop senior leadership teams, serving as a coach and catalyst for sustained performance Demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Operate with the highest standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality Bring a global mindset and cultural fluency to leadership across diverse, multinational environments Computer Skills: Must be able to demonstrate high computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Outlook calendar, Word and Power Point Provide executive oversight of enterprise HR technology platforms, including talent, HRIS and compensation systems, ensuring strategic value, governance, and effective utilization Work Environment & Physical Demands:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet Frequent domestic and international travel will be required Must be comfortable spending large periods of time speaking over the hone The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus as necessary to use a computer While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here! Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws. #WeAreFerrovial