Job Description

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced HR People & Operations Coordinator to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: HR People & Operations Coordinator

Salary: £Competitive

Address: Burton Upon Trent

Location: On-site

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

To provide effective and efficient HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the accurate maintenance of employee records, HR systems and documentation. The role will support the HR function through the production, analysis and reporting of HR data, maintaining accurate headcount information, creating HR KPI dashboards and providing meaningful management information to support business decision-making.

What you will be doing…

Manage full employee lifecycles (starters, changes, leavers) and employment contracts/offers.
Maintain GDPR-compliant employee records, files, absence, and holiday data.
Support onboarding, inductions, probation reviews, and HR inbox queries.
Assist HR Managers with employee relations and meeting documentation.
Update and maintain HRIS, databases, reporting lines, and headcount data.
Audit employee data regularly to ensure accuracy and produce workforce reports.
Build and maintain HR dashboards (Excel, Power BI, HRIS) for weekly/monthly KPIs.
Monitor key metrics (headcount, turnover, absence, recruitment, diversity, training, retention).
Analyse data to spot trends and support workforce planning.
Ensure HR processes follow employment law, company policy, and GDPR.
Maintain strict confidentiality and support internal/external audits with accurate records.

Are you an individual with the following?

Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Coordinator or similar HR support role.
Maintaining HR systems and employee records.
Producing reports and analysing data.
Working with confidential information.
Creating HR dashboards and management information reports. (Desirable)
Using Power BI or other business reporting tools. (Desirable)

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been

engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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