HR Manager - Bellevue

About us:

 
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 Manager for a permanent, standalone role supporting key functions at our Bellevue, WA site. Reporting to the HR Business Partnering Lead for the Rolling Stock & Components Product Line, you will partner closely with the Metronet project team, delivering proactive, value-adding HR support tailored to their business needs. This includes leading enterprise bargaining negotiations, guiding the site through transformational change, and driving a positive workplace culture.
A key focus of the role is to empower leaders, managers, supervisors, and team leaders with the confidence and capability to navigate employment law, corporate governance, and respectful workplace practices effectively.

You will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships and connect effectively with stakeholders at all levels


• Provide IR/ER advice, including interpreting legislation, awards, contracts, and policies


• Lead investigations, resolution, and coaching on complex industrial relations and employee relations issues


• Support and coach managers through performance improvement processes, difficult conversations, and the full Performance Management Cycle (reviews, objectives, salary adjustments, succession planning)


• Deliver governance training to managers, supervisors, and team leaders on employment law, corporate obligations, and Respect at Work


• Confidently support enterprise bargaining negotiations, work collaboratively with unions and employee delegates, and manage union-related matters


• Drive site change management, HR projects, and improved communication cascades with an IR/ER focus


• Manage day-to-day generalist HR activities, expatriate/visa processes (in partnership with mobility team), Bellevue-related Compensation & Benefits tasks, and provide reporting/data insights to support business decisions

About you:

• Hold a tertiary degree in a related field


• Bring significant experience in employment/labour law, gained through HR, ER, or IR roles


• Demonstrate proven expertise and confidence in supporting Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations, including close collaboration with union delegates


• Possess comprehensive knowledge of industrial relations principles and their impact on business performance


• Have generalist HR experience across all areas of HR practice within a matrix organisation


• Show strong negotiation and influencing skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively


• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous industrial environment


• Operate as a proactive IR/ER subject matter expert, enthusiastic about driving change


• Articulate views and advice clearly to a wide range of audiences

Things you'll enjoy:

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also enjoy;

• 18 weeks paid parental leave


• Free gym membership


• Flexible working options and additional leave days


• Purchase annual leave and novated leasing schemes


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Stability, challenges and a long-term career enabling you to steer your progression in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from a competitive package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and social coverage

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: [email protected]. 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.