HR Advisor

Req ID: 450456

Location: On-Site Manchester M12 4HR

Appointment Basis: 6 month Fixed Term

Apply by:  19/11/2024

Salary: Cira £35,000 (pro rata) plus competitive benefits

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.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity that will challenge and inspire you?

Alstom is seeking a dedicated and motivated HR Advisor to join our dynamic HR team. The ideal candidate will have some relevant experience as a HR Generalist and possess a strong understanding of HR processes and practices. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their career in human resources within a renowned global organisation.

Your future role

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with a diverse group of skilled professionals within both HR and broader corporate and service functions. Your role will involve providing support and guidance to managers and employees across the organisation on various HR topics.

As a key point of contact for the business function you support, you will leverage your HR expertise while also being open to enhancing your skills and experience.

On a daily basis, you will engage closely with various teams throughout the organisation, assisting with a wide array of HR-related issues. This position will offer you valuable exposure to the business and propel your career forward.

We’ll look to you for:

• Advising on local terms and conditions of service and employment legislation.
• Develop a partnership with business managers and support the delivery of HR KPI’s
• Develop and maintain positive and open employee relations
• Support the development and implementation of standard documentation, processes and procedures
• Support the Absence management Process
• Absence Management Data, KPI’s
• Supporting recruitment from a local level
• Carry out general HR activities whilst ensuring continuous improvement of HR services
• Management of Agency Temps and their agencies.
• Support the Services HR team with all internal systems i.e. Alista and ALPS etc by monitoring & generate reports, ensuring management team meet the KPI deadlines
• Co-ordinate and support Services HR team with People Management processes
• Support with Payroll queries, checking luna and monthly payroll etc
• Supporting with the International Mobility administration
• Support with Ad-hoc HR Projects

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

Desired Knowledge / Experience:

• A degree of relevant experience of working in Human Resources generalist role with specific experience relating to operational HR and policy development
• Experience of working on own initiative, as autonomy will be required
• Experience of working with HR information systems
• Strong knowledge of HR employment laws, regulations, and best practices
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexible and quick to adapt
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Education Requirements:

• You will be educated to degree level or equivalent or will be working towards a professional people related qualification, eg. CIPD

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with experienced HR Professionals
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards a HR Manager role
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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