Human Resources

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:

It’s not just about your careeror 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.

HRBP Responsibilities
- 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 and Talent Acquisition;
- Meet regularly & proactively with managers to provide HR guidance on change management, compensation, retention, engagement, talent assessments, performance development as well as other Digital specific programs;
- 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

Talent Management Responsibilities:

- Work in close alignment with Global TM Leader and develop a region-specific Talent Management Plan for next 3-5 years;
- Align the regional plan with the regional executive leadership team and prepare a clear action plan for deployment. All ANZ & SEA business units to be aligned under a common plan;
- Take full ownership of the Yearly performance management cycle and work with HRBPs and Business leaders to deploy the PMC;
- Ensure robust succession planning for all leadership and critical positions
- Facilitate talent review discussions and calibration of performance ratings
- In line with the TM road map:

- Strengthen the employee onboarding and induction program
- Develop a D&I plan by building on the Women of Wabtec and similar initiatives
- Work alongside the Business HR leaders and Managers to identify our Engineering and Manufacturing experts and deploy Deep smarts initiatives for knowledge transfer;
- Develop a Flagship Leadership Program for the region for all levels of the organization, considering the Wabtec Mission, Vision and Values; and
- Support in University out-reach, graduate and apprentice intake programs.

Qualifications and Skill Set:

- Recognised degree qualified in a relevant discipline (Human Resources, Economics or Business) preferred;
- At least 10+ years HR Manager 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 industry (preferred).

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.