Human Resources Director, HR Business Partner

Alstom•Philadelphia, PA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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. This role is for a full-time Human Resources Director, HR Business Partner in Philadelphia, PA, US (Successful candidate may also be located in the Wilmington, DE metropolitan area). The role involves shaping and driving the business strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate values and fostering a high-performance culture. The day-to-day activities include working closely with teams across the business (Services North America management team, HR Leadership team, and Centers of Expertise), coaching leaders to become talent champions, and supporting the implementation of the HR Delivery Model.

Requirements

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field (advanced degree or master's preferred).
Experience or understanding of HR business partnering in a matrixed, culturally diverse organization.
Knowledge of local, regional, and international labor laws, as well as HR processes such as talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Strong labor relations/union negotiations background
Familiarity with organizational effectiveness and change management programs.
Strong communication and coaching skills to support leaders in becoming talent champions.
Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a global and diverse environment.
Ability to use data to create metrics and analytics for clear data storytelling.
High level of learning agility, curiosity, and critical thinking skills.
Strategic business acumen with a proactive, adaptive, and results-driven mindset.
Strong leadership skills to inspire teams and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

Supporting the implementation of Alstom’s HR Delivery Model and collaborating with HR teams and Centers of Expertise.
Managing change programs, fostering organizational effectiveness, and cultivating a high-performance culture.
Driving leadership development initiatives, including critical transitions support and leadership nominations.
Contributing to workforce planning, headcount management, and labor cost budgeting.
Leading efforts to build internal talent pipelines for technical and innovative leadership roles.
Supporting labor and employee relations to optimize manpower costs and enhance employee engagement.
Coaching leaders to become talent champions and ensuring talent is in the right place at the right time.
Analyzing current organizational capabilities to identify and address gaps aligned with the business strategy.
Leveraging data analytics to inform decision-making and create clear, actionable insights.
Ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international labor laws.