HR Advisor

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Alstom is hiring a full-time on-site HR Advisor in Derby, a permanent role circa £35,000 plus strong benefits, reporting to the UK&I Rolling Stock Senior HRBP. You’ll partner with managers across Derby and satellite sites to deliver practical people management, drive HR KPIs, manage absence, support recruitment, and maintain standard processes, while handling HRIS data, agency temps, payroll queries and international mobility. The ideal candidate is CIPD qualified or equivalent with generalist HR experience, autonomous, and knowledgeable about employment law; union experience is desirable and data‑driven communication is key. To apply, tailor your CV to show operational impact, KPI delivery, and examples of initiative, and confirm on-site availability.

Req ID: 500861

Location: Derby (full time, on-site)

Appointment Basis:  Permanent

Apply by: 01/07/2026

Salary: circa £35,000 plus excellent benefits

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, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

The HR Advisor, reporting to the Senior HRBP for UK&I Rolling Stock, is an integral part of Alstom’s HR team. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing HR support and advice to managers and employees across the organisation. 

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business supporting and coaching managers to deliver exceptional people management practices and much more. You’ll specifically take care of the Rolling Stock teams in Derby and other satellite sites across the area.  

We’ll look to you for:

• Develop a partnership with business managers and support the delivery of HR KPI’s
• Develop and maintain positive and open employee relations
• Support the development and implementation of standard documentation, processes and procedures
• Support the Absence management Process
• Absence Management Data, KPI’s
• Supporting recruitment from a local level
• Carry out general HR activities whilst ensuring continuous improvement of HR services
• Management of Agency Temps and their agencies.
• Co-ordinate and support Services HR team with People Management processes
• Support with Payroll queries
• Supporting with the International Mobility administration
• Support with Ad-hoc HR Projects   

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in Human Resources generalist role with specific experience relating to operational HR.
• Experience of working on own initiative, as autonomy will be required.
• Experience of working with HR information systems.
• Strong knowledge of HR employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience dealing with trade unions at local level is desirable
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to make informed decisions.
• Planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

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 stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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