HR Advisor

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing HR support to the Digital Intelligence business leaders. They will coach people leaders on hiring, inspiring, developing, and retaining talented employees. This role involves providing guidance on change management, compensation, retention, engagement, talent assessments, and performance development. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for driving a positive culture and partnering with operational leaders to execute business strategies. The role includes involvement in talent mapping, succession planning, and implementing HR-related projects. The position is located in Perth, with frequent travel to sites in Kewdale & Welshpool.
Must have:
  • Recognized degree in HR, Economics or Business
  • 5+ years of HR experience
  • Experience in Australian employment law
  • Strategic business knowledge
  • High level communication and influence skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Intermediate computing skills
  • Knowledge of HRIS systems
Good to have:
  • Experience in Manufacturing/Construction/Rail/Engineering industry
Perks:
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Novated Leasing
  • Lifestyle Discounts
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Job Details

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
We are offering you:
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Discounted health insurance with Medibank
  • Novated Leasing
  • Lifestyle Discounts with Avis, Woolies, Coles, JB HiFi etc
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

Our HR team consists of HRM's, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and HR Operations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Reporting to the HR Manager in Melbourne, the position is located at Perth CBD office with frequent travel to sites in Kewdale & Welshpool.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the HR team spread across Australia, you will be responsible for
  • Providing HR support to our Digital Intelligence business leaders
  • Coaching people leaders to hire, inspire, develop, and retain the talented employees that create customer success. Work within a collaborative HR team in the region and globally to deliver results related to Compensation, Workforce Planning, Learning & Talent Development.
  • Meet regularly & proactively with managers to provide HR guidance on change management, compensation, retention, engagement, talent assessments, performance development.
  • Advising people leaders on all areas of HR including providing consistent, transparent application of policies and practices; own investigations when needed.
  • Drive, influence and shape an awesome culture which includes but not limited to:
    • Coach people leaders to ensure team priorities are laser focused, on-strategy, & drive customer success
    • Drive employee development: coach people leaders to create meaningful, personalized development plans.
  • Partner with Operational leaders to execute business-specific strategies.
  • Work in close alignment with the Regional Talent manager to ensure mapping of talent, succession planning, local and global mobility of employees and Talent reviews. This position is also responsible for implementing all TM initiatives in businesses.
  • Deployment of continuous improvement initiatives, related to HR system and processes, including the workflow integration, communication and implementation in the region.
  • Align with Regional HR to ensure the successful and systematic implementation of HR related projects, ensure appropriate communication, leadership review and approval.
  • Conduct Market and competitor analysis and benchmark best practices that can be implemented.

What do we want to know about you?
  • Recognised degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Economics or Business) preferred.
  • 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 influence, 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/Construction/Rail/ Engineering industry (preferred).

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

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About The Company

Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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