HRIS Operations Trainee

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.  

Our Corporate organization oversees business activities, providing strategic planning, communication, legal, finance and human resources services to the business units. As a member of our corporate organization, you will have a broad view of our company, further supporting your career development.

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.

HRIS Operations Trainee

The Woodlands, TX or Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Ferrovial is seeking a motivated early-career professional to join our team as an HRIS Trainee (Workday). This role is expected to be 12 months long and is designed for recent graduates or junior professionals looking to gain hands-on experience in HR technology.

This role will support the administration and continuous improvement of our Workday platform, gaining exposure to Workday modules, Core Connectors, and Integrations while collaborating with HR, Payroll, IT, and global teams across regions.

Job Description:

As an HRIS Trainee, you will contribute to the daily operations and enhancement of Ferrovial’s Workday ecosystem. This role is focused on learning, development, and hands-on experience, with exposure to system configuration, integrations, and HR processes in a global environment.

• Support day-to-day operations of Workday (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, etc.)

• Assist with data entry, updates, audits, and reporting

• Partner with senior team members to support system configurations and enhancements

• Gain exposure to and assist with Workday integrations, including Core Connectors

• Help troubleshoot basic system issues and respond to user inquiries

• Support testing activities (UAT, regression testing) for system updates and releases

• Maintain and update process documentation and system records

• Collaborate with HR, IT, and global business teams on system-related requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or related field

• 0–2 years of experience (internships or relevant coursework preferred)

• Interest in HRIS, Workday, or HR technology

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools

• Ability to learn quickly and work in a collaborative environment

• Prior technical experience with Workday HRIS, or holding a Workday certification is a bonus, but not required

• Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required

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.

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