Senior HR Advisor

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

The Senior HR Advisor is a balance between HR Manager responsibilities for some of our key business units in Southeast Asia and supporting the HR Manager with all aspects of HR services, including recruitment, on-off boarding, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and staff engagement. He / she will also lead office administration of the organization and ensure safe and compliant workplace through timely communication and collaboration.

He / she will work collaboratively with a variety of onshore and offshore team to ensure HR procedures and activities aligns with the organization goals, comply with local legislation and enhance employee productivity and engagement.

The ideal candidate shall have strong growth mindset in resolving challenges and excel in working through ambiguity. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, she shall be a good team player taking ownership and proactively contribute views, ideas and suggestions. A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment are essential for success in this role.

What will your typical day look like?

Provide HR support to managers and employees on people-rated matters, including recruitment, on-off boarding, performance management, training, staff engagement, as well as guidance on people-related decision;

Support the payroll automation project with the aim to move payroll to HR Operations Team;

Manage end-to-end frontline recruitment activities, including but not limited to job posting, attend job fairs, interview, reference check and onboarding;

Lead annual insurance renewal activities and support other HR exercise, e.g. performance management, budget, merit and bonus exercise;

Maintain accurate employee information and update system data if necessary. Oversee data integrity and consistency in both local and global record;

Deployment of continuous improvement initiatives, participate in formulating HR policies, procedures, programs to ensure compliance with legal requirements, corporate standard and enhance employee experience;

Build collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

Lead and manage office administration, including but not limited to general office admin and staff engagement activities.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor degree in Humna Resources, Business Administration or a related field;

3-5 years of experience in HR generalist role, with hands-on experience to manage technician recruitment and operations, and office management;

Candidate with regional experience and multi-cultural environment is a plus;

Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies and best practices in Southeast Asia;

Excellent communication skills in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and English;

Ability to interact efficiently at all level of the organizations and manage service providers;

Strong growth mindset in resolving challenges and excel in working through ambiguity;

A good team player taking ownership and proactively contribute views, ideas and suggestion;

Good problem solving skill with a high level of proactiveness, ability to work under pressure and strong commitment to timelines ;

Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint;

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under little supervision;

Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy and to exercise tact and discretion

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity :

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.