HR Coordinator/Advisor

ALSTOM Gruppe; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Additional leave days

Novated leasing

Learning & development

Life and health cover

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an experienced HR Coordinator/Advisor for a permanent, standalone role supporting the Perth BHP and High Capacity Signalling projects. Your time will be split between two Perth offices, working across both project teams and reporting to the HR Business Partner for DIS.

You will deliver proactive, hands-on HR support tailored to leadership and people managers. A key focus is providing practical, on-ground support for people management, governance, and respectful workplace

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience in generalist HR coordination or advisory role.
• Experience in a matrix organisation with influencing without authority.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and employment contracts.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels across your client group.
• Support managers through performance improvement processes, difficult conversations, and the Performance Management Cycle, including coordinating reviews, objective setting, and input into salary adjustments and succession planning.
• Provide workforce planning support to enable functional leaders assess in-house talent and identify options to retain key people.
• Partner with the Talent Development team to roll out learning, DEI initiatives across sites.
• Manage onboarding, promotions, contract management, cost centre changes, resignations, terminations, and exit interviews.
• Work with Talent Acquisition to monitor recruitment activity and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Support expatriate and visa processes in partnership with mobility, and assist with compensation & benefits activities.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and ensure employee changes are processed correctly.
• Provide HR reporting, performance metrics, and data insights to support decisions.
• Monitor site HR costs and contribute to broader HR projects.

Skills

HR coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Employment law (Fair Work Act)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

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Date: 20 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

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, more than 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 Coordinator/Advisor for a permanent, standalone role supporting the Perth BHP and High Capacity Signalling (HCS) projects. Your time will be split between our two Perth offices (St Georges Terrace & Stirling Street), working across both project teams. Reporting to the HR Business Partner for DIS, you will support key stakeholders, leaders and people managers across the ANZ business, 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.

You will:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels across your client group
• Support managers through performance improvement processes, difficult conversations, and the Performance Management Cycle, including coordinating reviews, objective setting, and input into salary adjustments and succession planning
• Provide workforce planning support to enable functional leaders assess in‑house talent and identify options to retain key people
• Partner with the Talent Development team to help roll out learning and development and DE&I initiatives across your sites
• Manage day‑to‑day generalist HR activities including onboarding, promotions, contract management, cost centre changes, resignations, terminations, and exit interviews
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to monitor recruitment activity and provide regular updates to key stakeholders
• Support expatriate and visa processes in partnership with the mobility team, and assist with Compensation & Benefits activities
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and ensure employee changes are processed correctly through relevant systems
• Provide HR reporting, performance metrics, and data insights to support business decisions
• Monitor site HR costs and contribute to broader HR projects

About you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Bring proven experience in a generalist HR coordination or advisor role within a similar environment
• Have demonstrated experience operating within a matrix organisation, with the ability to influence and build credibility without direct authority
• Possess strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act and the ability to interpret employment contracts, Awards, and company policies
• Ability to support managers through performance, change, and employee relations matters with confidence and sound judgement
• Demonstrate strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, written and verbal, along with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, sometimes ambiguous environment, managing competing priorities effectively
• Bring a collaborative, proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for partnering with the business to drive people outcomes

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 programmes 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.