HR Manager

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
 

Your future role:

Alstom is seeking a HR Manager for a permanent position to support various functions at our Ballarat, VIC site operations. Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead for the Rolling Stock & Components Product Line, you will be the HR site lead for complex IR/ER matters including but not limited to; supporting the site with shift rosters, supporting enterprise bargaining negotiations and leading site through transformational change. Your role will focus on enhancing workplace culture and equipping leaders, managers, supervisors, and team leaders with essential skills in employment law and corporate governance. 
 
As a HR Manager, you’ll:

• Come with the natural ability to connect well with stakeholders and build trusting relationships
• Be an experienced HR professional who is comfortable supporting Enterprise Bargaining negotiations 
• Provide coaching, development, and support to one direct report
• Support and coach managers in performance improvement and performance management discussions
• Lead investigations and resolution of complex IR/ER issues
• Provide ongoing governance training to managers, supervisors, and team leaders on employment law and 'respect at work' to enhance confidence in this area
• Work with key management personnel to improve the cascade of site communication 
• Comfortable working with unions 
• Offer IR/ER advice, including interpreting legislation, contracts, awards, and policies
• Support site change management and HR projects with IR/ER focus in mind
• Manage inbound and outbound expatriates in collaboration with the mobility team, including visa support
• Perform day-to-day generalist HR activities
• Support the Performance Management Cycle, including reviews, salary adjustments, objective setting, and succession planning
• Assist with Ballarat-related Compensation & Benefits activities
• Provide reporting and data expertise for your area of responsibility to support business justification and positioning 

 
All about you:

• Hold a tertiary degree in a related field
• Possess significant experience in employment/labour law, gained through either HR or ER/IR roles
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and customers
• Have proven experience and feel comfortable working in a complex industrial environment
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of industrial relations principles and practices, and their impact on business performance
• Have experience and confidence supporting Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations, collaborating closely with employee union delegates and unions
• Demonstrate generalist HR experience covering all areas of HR management practice within a matrix organisational structure
• Comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment that can be ambiguous at times 
• Be a proactive subject matter expert (SME) in IR/ER - enthusiastic about culture change
• Able to articulate views and advice clearly to a broad range of individuals

Things You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options and additional leave days.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave and novated leasing schemes.
• Comprehensive development programs and award-winning learning opportunities.
• Stability, challenges, and a long-term career path with opportunities for growth across a global industry leader.
• Comprehensive social coverage (life, salary continuance, medical).
   

Important to note:

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.