Human Resources Business Partner

Req ID:484503 

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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Human Resources Business Partner in New Haven, CT we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Human Resources expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.
You'll shape and deploy business goals, drive organizational effectiveness, and build strong teams across the Value Chain. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Business Leaders), support leadership development initiatives, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• You’ll specifically take care of supporting your customers in the New Haven, CT geographic area to shape and deploy the business goals as defined by the management team, but also deploying the site People Plan, including Organizational Capabilities, Talent Management, Labor and Employee Relations, Leadership Development, and Building Strong Teams across the Value Chain.,

• Analyzing current organizational capabilities to deliver the business strategy and identifying and acting on gaps versus required capabilities. ,

• Supporting change programs, organizational effectiveness, development, and fostering a high-performance culture, including bids and project support. ,

• Ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time by coaching leaders on talent-related tools, supporting talent reviews, and mobilizing high potentials. ,

• Supporting talent reviews, competency assessments, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning. ,

• Acting as a lead for mobilizing a new site, collaborating with Talent Acquisition and HR Operations to effectively onboard employees to the site for a new contract/customer. ,

• Administering FLSA testing and reviewing qualifications with job descriptions for all positions.

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:

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Psychology, or other relevant field ,

• Experience or understanding of resolving complex employee relations issues and labor relations activities, including grievance handling and communication with union representatives ,

• Knowledge of HR and People Strategies, People Management, and experience in a unionized environment ,

• Familiarity with employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA, and Railway Labor Act (an asset) ,

• Certifications for Human Resources Professionals (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) ,

• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written) ,

• Ability to analyze organizational capabilities and identify gaps to support business strategy ,

• Skills in coaching leaders, talent reviews, and succession planning ,

• Experience in leadership development and fostering high-performance cultures

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:

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues ,

• Progress towards becoming a trusted advisor and strategic partner for business leaders, while advancing your expertise in HR leadership, talent management, and labor relations. ,

• Utilise our inclusive, innovative, and collaborative working environment." ,

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Salary Range- $125,000-$145,000

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Please note this position is Railroad Retirement Eligible and will only be hired if Alstom is successful in securing the bid for this area.

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.   

Alstom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.