HR Operations Time & Attendance Lead - ANZ

About us:
 

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 Operations Time & Attendance Lead for a permanent position based at our Dandenong, VIC site. Reporting into the HR Operations APAC Hub Director, you will take full end-to-end ownership of Time and Attendance administration across Australia and New Zealand. In this key role, you will drive operational excellence, ensure full compliance with local labour laws and enterprise agreements, maintain data accuracy and integrity, and continuously improve processes and systems. You will act as the regional subject matter for Time & Attendance, leading configuration, system enhancements, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management to support a high-performing workforce in a dynamic rail and mobility environment.

You will:

• Oversee end-to-end daily operations of the Workforce Manager Time System (ADP), including configuration, timecard approvals, absence management, and cut-off adherence
• Lead system implementations and enhancements, managing User Acceptance Testing, data migration, rule setup, documentation, and change communications
• Manage operational vendor relationships, ensuring contractual compliance, PR/PO processing, invoice handling, and performance monitoring
• Deliver training, technical support, and troubleshooting to employees, managers, and system users across Australia and New Zealand
• Resolve system exceptions, approval workflow issues, and user queries efficiently to maintain operational continuity
• Ensure full compliance with ANZ labour regulations, enterprise bargaining agreements, company policies, and financial controls through proactive monitoring and updates
• Develop, enhance, and maintain accurate reporting, dashboards, KPI tracking, and data integrity across all T&A outputs
• Drive continuous process improvement, simplification, and automation initiatives while conducting regular audits and supporting internal/external audits

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Bring extensive experience managing end-to-end Time and Attendance activities across Australia and New Zealand
• Demonstrate deep expertise using Workforce Manager (ADP) – Kronos or UKG experience also highly regarded
• Possess strong working knowledge of ANZ enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs), labour laws, payroll processes, and compliance regulations
• Have proven success leading T&A projects, system implementations, upgrades, and regional process improvements
• Show solid exposure to HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors desirable) and advanced data management/reporting practices
• Highly effective in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and leading teams or initiatives in a multi-site environment
• Thrive in a detail-oriented, fast-paced role requiring analytical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and a focus on compliance and accuracy

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;

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Free gym membership
• Flexible working options and additional leave days
• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage

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.