We have an opportunity for a proactive Generalist HR Advisor to join the People & Culture team at Transdev Wellington.This role supports a portfolio of frontline people managers and coaches and develops our Team Leaders.

Who we are:

Transdev is a world leader in the operation of passenger transport services. Operating in 20 countries around the world, we have 86,000 employees and manage 41,000 vehicles. Our ambition is to be the trusted partner of our clients and customers by pioneering in mobility.

In Australasia we operate in an increasingly complex and competitive environment with changing demographics, increased populations in our cities, and changing needs from public transportation providers.

We operate Wellington's passenger rail services on behalf of Metlink for our client Greater Wellington Regional Council.

What the role involves:

Working in our small HR team across a range of HR activities. Key accountabilities include:

• Providing advice and support across all Human Resource matters

• Coaching and developing line managers and team leaders guiding, mentoring, and training through Human Resource matters

• Ensuring correct HR processes are followed and meet legal obligations and Transdev’s policies

• Working with line managers to meet workforce planning requirements and ensuring these are in line with the function/business strategy.

• Ensuring annual performance and development plans and talent management programmes are effective

• Providing reporting for internal/external stakeholders (contractual obligations, employee hours and business planning).

• Identifying and/or developing initiatives to improve business performance (i.e. manage absenteeism, reduce leave liabilities)

• Contributing to Transdev HR projects such as Engagement Surveys, facilitating training sessions, and contributing to Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

We are looking for applicants with at least 4 of the following HR competencies:

• Recruitment selection and onboarding of new employees – with working knowledge of a range of assessment tools

• Employment Relations – predominantly investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance management

• HRIS/Payroll knowledge

• HR reporting – experience writing for external stakeholders and preparing reports for executives

• Leadership coaching

• Employee engagement – implementing and analysing staff surveys

• Management and development of HR policies and processes

• Training and facilitation

Working knowledge of the following or similar systems:

• SagePeople

• ProMapp

• Microsoft 365

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline

• At least 1 years experience as an advisor or HR assistant

• Experience in ER/IR matters within a heavily unionised environment is highly desirable

• Previous experience in a HR Generalist advisory role within a complex business.

• A desire to work in a fast moving business and grow your HR Career

This role is predominantly based at our Support Office in Thorndon with some work at the Wellington Railway Station and across our network.

The benefits:

In return we offer competitive pay and benefits and a positive culture that embraces diversity and employee feedback. We genuinely invest in our people and by joining us you will feel acknowledged and rewarded with outstanding career development opportunities. We offer travel benefits on the Wellington Commuter Passenger Rail Network.

Our values:

As an equal opportunity employer we aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; with values reflecting safety, commitment, partnership, passion and performance.

If you're as passionate about delivering unparalleled service as we are then apply now!