HR Advisor

Alstom; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Additional leave days

Novated leasing

Learning & development programs

Comprehensive social coverage

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for the Ballarat, VIC site to deliver proactive HR support to leaders and people managers, with a focus on governance, performance management, and workplace culture. You will partner with the HR Business Partnering Lead for the Rolling Stock & Components Product Line to drive effective people management and policy adherence.

The role requires a tertiary degree, strong employment/labour law knowledge, and the ability to navigate a complex industrial

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary degree in a related field.
• Significant experience in employment/labour law within an operational environment.
• Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in a complex industrial environment.
• Knowledge of industrial relations principles and practices and their impact on business performance.
• Generalist HR experience across HR management in a matrix structure.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Ability to articulate views clearly to a broad range of people.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day generalist HR activities.
• Support and coach managers in performance improvement and performance management discussions.
• Provide governance training to managers on employment law and 'Respect at Work'.
• Work with management to improve site communication cascades.
• Resolve IR/ER issues and liaise with unions as needed.
• Interpret legislation, contracts, awards, and policies.
• Support site change management and HR projects with IR/ER focus.
• Deliver the Performance Management Cycle: reviews, salary adjustments, objectives, succession planning.
• Assist with Ballarat-related Compensation & Benefits activities.
• Provide reporting and data expertise to support business decisions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Generalist HR

Negotiation

Industrial environment experience

Employment/labour law

Education

Tertiary degree in a related field

Job description

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 an experienced HR Advisor for a permanent position to support the Ballarat, VIC site operations. Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead for the Rolling Stock & Components Product Line, you will support key stakeholders, leaders and people managers, delivering proactive, hands‑on HR support tailored to their day‑to‑day needs. A key focus of the role is giving leaders and managers practical, on‑the‑ground support to navigate people management, corporate governance, and respectful workplace practices, while helping to maintain a positive and engaged workplace culture.

As an HR Professional, you'll:

• Come with the natural ability to connect well with stakeholders and build trusting relationships
• Perform day‑to‑day generalist HR activities
• Support and coach managers in performance improvement and performance management discussions
• Provide ongoing governance training to managers, supervisors, and team leaders on employment law and 'Respect at Work' to build confidence in this area
• Work with key management personnel to improve the cascade of site communication
• Support the resolution of IR/ER issues and be comfortable working with unions
• Provide support in interpreting legislation, contracts, awards, and policies
• Support site change management and HR projects with an IR/ER focus in mind
• Deliver 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 within an operational environment
• Demonstrate negotiation and influencing skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and customers
• Have experience and feel comfortable working in a complex industrial environment
• Possess knowledge of industrial relations principles and practices, and their impact on business performance
• Demonstrate generalist HR experience covering all areas of HR management practice within a matrix organisational structure
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment that can be ambiguous at times
• Ability 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: [e-mail]. 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.