ALSTOM Gruppe
City, Birmingham
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance 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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. 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: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. 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. The role offers car or car allowance. 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.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits Location: Birmingham, GB Company: Alstom Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 01/12/2025 Excellent Salary and Benefits including bonus and car/car allowance 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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom's benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering areas such as pensions, medical and social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non-cash perks like company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. We are looking for someone who is eager to make an impact today. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key responsibilities from the start, with a clear pathway for growth and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you're curious to learn more about the role and the career path this role offers, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at . Kindly note that we are not engaging with agencies for this role. We'll look to you for: Group Policy Ensure UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Ensure that the repository Benefit referencing model is maintained at a local level. Lead the UK&I benefits strategy and supervise all benefit programs including health, retirement for all of Alstom entities. Lead, for the UK and Ireland, on Group initiatives such as the Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and reducing Risk in the Group's Accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultant, actuary, administrator, insurance. company and investment managers. Lead with finance on the UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs Participate in internal audit process on Pensions consolidation. 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: Post graduate qualification with recognised professional body (for example Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience of working in fast-paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programs/laws/regulations, and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programs. Experience of HR operational aspects (Talent availability, Salary & Benefit, Legal/Labour Compliance, Income Tax, Social Context) is highly desirable. Experience as a Benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. 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. The role offers car or car allowance. 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.
Henry
We are looking for a Senior People Officer to join our National Support Team. You ll play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, values-driven culture and deliver excellent HR support across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join an innovative, supportive and purpose-driven team with opportunity for personal development and growth. Are you passionate about babies and young children having the best start in life? HENRY is a national charity that is making a real difference to the lives of young children and their families. We believe every child deserves a healthy, happy start and we work with communities across the UK to make that happen. Please go to the career page on our website for more information about the role. To apply please click on the 'apply now' button. Closing date for completed applications: 9 am Monday 15th December Task and interviews: At our office in Eynsham - date TBC Overview of role: The team: You will join our National Support Office team based in Eynsham, supporting our charitable work with families and professionals across the UK. The Senior People Officer is line managed by the Head of People who, together with outsourced support and advice, form the People function within HENRY. You will also work closely with our Finance team, IT Manager, CEO and people managers within the organisation. Work base and travel: This role works 3 days per week from our office in Eynsham (Tuesday Thursday) and two days per week remotely from home (Monday and Friday). Hours: This is a full-time role of 37.5hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am 6pm each day. Benefits package: Full time salary of £30,995.27, with opportunity for annual performance related pay increments 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays Flexitime hours and a flexible supportive approach to balancing work and life Enhanced Charity Sick Pay and family friendly leave (including 3 paid emergency dependants' leave days per year, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave) Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6% Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services. Job Purpose To manage and enhance HR processes, support governance and the Board of Trustees, and create a positive experience for our workforce aligned with our charities values, culture and aims. Key responsibilities Core HR processes Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR Provide administrative support to the Board of Trustees Core office management processes Core People processes Maintain confidential personnel files for employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers. Oversee a quality recruitment process that aligns to organisational need, in line with the HENRY values. Onboard new employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers and support a quality induction. Oversee all processes linked to the employee lifecycle, including types of leave and processing leavers. Manage HR retention periods for records and maintain accurate records Be the first port of call for queries and support the Head of People in the breadth of issues and challenges that arise. Provide accurate and detailed information to our Finance team to support monthly payroll. Provide timely and accurate reports and insights Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR Maintain up to date information on current employment legislation, communicating changes through policy and internal communications. Work alongside the Head of People to continually evolve our People practices to provide the best experience for all and help achieve our charitable mission and strategy Optimising the use and impact of our digital HR system Provide support to the Board of Trustees Arrange and coordinate Board meetings and Annual General Meetings. Work with the Chief Executive to prepare and circulate papers for Board meetings. Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development and training of Trustees. Liaise with Trustees, responding to requests for information. Support the implementation of Charitable Governance processes and legal compliance Core office management processes Act as the primary contact for office visitors and mail Organize and maintain office filing systems, both electronic and paper-based Manage office, kitchen, and bathroom supply inventories, placing orders as needed to ensure stock availability Undertake routine health and safety responsibilities, including: Weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal fire and legionella checks Conducting H&S inductions with new staff Supporting external contractors during visits Maintain a tidy, welcoming, and safe office environment. Attitudes, behaviour and values Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings Maintain clear and accurate records Communicate effectively with partners Comply with all organisational policies and procedures Model HENRY values Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision This role requires a basic DBS check Person specification Qualifications Desirable: Relevant qualification (e.g. CIPD level 3 or 5) or higher education in a relevant subject Experience Essential: Proven experience working in a People/HR role Experience of conducting DBS/PVG checks and safer recruitment practices Experience with digital HR systems Desirable: Designing and implementing HR systems and processes Previous involvement in health and safety checks and procedures Working with a charitable organisation supporting governance and the board of trustees Experience as a Company Secretary Knowledge Essential Knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment Working knowledge of UK employment law Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,Teams, Sharepoint) and confidence in learning new systems Desirable Knowledge of employee, casual worker, freelancer, volunteer and trustee relationships and legal differences Knowledge of UK GDPR and how to protect and manage data Skills and attitudes Essential Strong motivation to contribute to HENRY s work and commitment to organisational values Organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Professional and approachable manner, with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong organisational skills, able to work on own initiative and meet deadlines Ability to take the initiative, not only in identifying problems and opportunities, but also in suggesting and implementing solutions An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture Willingness to undertake training
We are looking for a Senior People Officer to join our National Support Team. You ll play a key role in shaping a positive, inclusive, values-driven culture and deliver excellent HR support across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join an innovative, supportive and purpose-driven team with opportunity for personal development and growth. Are you passionate about babies and young children having the best start in life? HENRY is a national charity that is making a real difference to the lives of young children and their families. We believe every child deserves a healthy, happy start and we work with communities across the UK to make that happen. Please go to the career page on our website for more information about the role. To apply please click on the 'apply now' button. Closing date for completed applications: 9 am Monday 15th December Task and interviews: At our office in Eynsham - date TBC Overview of role: The team: You will join our National Support Office team based in Eynsham, supporting our charitable work with families and professionals across the UK. The Senior People Officer is line managed by the Head of People who, together with outsourced support and advice, form the People function within HENRY. You will also work closely with our Finance team, IT Manager, CEO and people managers within the organisation. Work base and travel: This role works 3 days per week from our office in Eynsham (Tuesday Thursday) and two days per week remotely from home (Monday and Friday). Hours: This is a full-time role of 37.5hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am 6pm each day. Benefits package: Full time salary of £30,995.27, with opportunity for annual performance related pay increments 30 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays Flexitime hours and a flexible supportive approach to balancing work and life Enhanced Charity Sick Pay and family friendly leave (including 3 paid emergency dependants' leave days per year, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave) Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6% Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services. Job Purpose To manage and enhance HR processes, support governance and the Board of Trustees, and create a positive experience for our workforce aligned with our charities values, culture and aims. Key responsibilities Core HR processes Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR Provide administrative support to the Board of Trustees Core office management processes Core People processes Maintain confidential personnel files for employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers. Oversee a quality recruitment process that aligns to organisational need, in line with the HENRY values. Onboard new employees, casual workers, freelancers and volunteers and support a quality induction. Oversee all processes linked to the employee lifecycle, including types of leave and processing leavers. Manage HR retention periods for records and maintain accurate records Be the first port of call for queries and support the Head of People in the breadth of issues and challenges that arise. Provide accurate and detailed information to our Finance team to support monthly payroll. Provide timely and accurate reports and insights Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement our approach to HR Maintain up to date information on current employment legislation, communicating changes through policy and internal communications. Work alongside the Head of People to continually evolve our People practices to provide the best experience for all and help achieve our charitable mission and strategy Optimising the use and impact of our digital HR system Provide support to the Board of Trustees Arrange and coordinate Board meetings and Annual General Meetings. Work with the Chief Executive to prepare and circulate papers for Board meetings. Coordinate the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development and training of Trustees. Liaise with Trustees, responding to requests for information. Support the implementation of Charitable Governance processes and legal compliance Core office management processes Act as the primary contact for office visitors and mail Organize and maintain office filing systems, both electronic and paper-based Manage office, kitchen, and bathroom supply inventories, placing orders as needed to ensure stock availability Undertake routine health and safety responsibilities, including: Weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal fire and legionella checks Conducting H&S inductions with new staff Supporting external contractors during visits Maintain a tidy, welcoming, and safe office environment. Attitudes, behaviour and values Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings Maintain clear and accurate records Communicate effectively with partners Comply with all organisational policies and procedures Model HENRY values Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision This role requires a basic DBS check Person specification Qualifications Desirable: Relevant qualification (e.g. CIPD level 3 or 5) or higher education in a relevant subject Experience Essential: Proven experience working in a People/HR role Experience of conducting DBS/PVG checks and safer recruitment practices Experience with digital HR systems Desirable: Designing and implementing HR systems and processes Previous involvement in health and safety checks and procedures Working with a charitable organisation supporting governance and the board of trustees Experience as a Company Secretary Knowledge Essential Knowledge of core HR processes including recruitment Working knowledge of UK employment law Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,Teams, Sharepoint) and confidence in learning new systems Desirable Knowledge of employee, casual worker, freelancer, volunteer and trustee relationships and legal differences Knowledge of UK GDPR and how to protect and manage data Skills and attitudes Essential Strong motivation to contribute to HENRY s work and commitment to organisational values Organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Professional and approachable manner, with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Strong organisational skills, able to work on own initiative and meet deadlines Ability to take the initiative, not only in identifying problems and opportunities, but also in suggesting and implementing solutions An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broad picture Willingness to undertake training
