Address Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the HR function including strategic HR, business level implementation and aligning the HR strategy to deliver the organization's business goals.
This is a 12-month maternity cover position based at our office in Melbourne (Keysborough or CBD) OR Brisbane (Eagle farm). The role is eligible for a hybrid working model of 3 days in office + 2 days working from home.
Key activities may include:
- Work with the Leadership team to build and implement human resources solutions in line with business strategy and legislation;
- Ensure the delivery of recommendations and solutions covering multiple areas of human resources including workforce planning and staffing; learning and development; organisational development; performance management; and employee relations;
- Identify areas of short term, medium term and long-term strategic development within the human resources environment and meet the agreed outcomes;
- Develop and implement new policies, practices and programs to meet organisational needs;
- Identify and delegate HR responsibilities to management, ensuring organisational priorities are met and support structures (for example training) are in place for management;
- Providing an appropriate level of advice and support to management regarding human resources;
- Facilitate the regular reporting to management regarding employee matters including but not limited to employee absence, leave accrual and rehabilitation cases;
- Collaborate with other members of the Leadership team to promote organisation cohesion, the development of a culture of continual improvement, and enforcement of organisational values;
- Advise managers and supervisors on workplace relations, organisational design & development, generalist human resources management and occupational health & safety/rehabilitation matters;
- Advise managers and supervisors on workplace relations, organisational design & development, generalist human resources management and occupational health & safety/rehabilitation matters;
- Participate in a range of other HR projects;
- Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements;
Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
- Recognised degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Economics or Business);
- At least 5+ years HR experience;
- Experience in interpreting Australian employment law, WH&S, and other government legislation;
- Strategic business knowledge and understanding;
- High level ability to communicate, consult and negotiate with staff at all levels, and with external agencies, service providers and customers;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy and to exercise tact and discretion;
- Ability to interpret and advise on awards, legislation and regulations;
- Intermediate level computing skills including Microsoft office suite;
- Knowledge of HRIS systems (Workday preferred); and
- Experience in Manufacturing/Rail/Construction industry (preferred).
We would love to hear from candidates who are looking for that next step in their career and would enjoy being a part of a small National HR team.
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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
