Human Resources Manager - Functions

Alstom is seeking an experienced HR Manager for a permanent, standalone role supporting key functional areas of the business — including Quality, EHS, Finance, and more, based in our Melbourne office. Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead for Functions, you will partner closely with functional leaders and people managers across the ANZ business, delivering proactive, value-adding HR support tailored to their needs.

A key focus of the role is empowering leaders and managers with the confidence and capability to navigate people management, corporate governance, and respectful workplace practices effectively, while contributing to a positive and engaged workplace culture.

You will:

Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels across your functional client group

Support and coach managers through performance improvement processes, difficult conversations, and the full Performance Management Cycle,including reviews, objective setting, salary adjustments, and succession planning

Lead and support workforce planning activities, helping functional leaders assess in-house talent and develop strategies to identify and retain key people

Support change management, restructuring, redeployment, and organisational design initiatives within your client group

Partner with the Talent Development team to 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