Closing date: 25 February 2026 Salary scale: £39,000 - £51,000. What is the purpose of this job? You will work closely with our Senior Leadership teams to build organisation and people capability. Shaping and implementing effective people strategies and activities within the business to assist in the delivery of the organisation's priorities, this will require you to be able to work both strategically and operationally across the business. In addition, you will support on the design and delivery of a range of People & Inclusion initiatives/projects in line with the strategic priorities and People & Inclusion plan. What can I expect to do in this job? This isn't an exhaustive list, but things you can expect to be involved with include: To quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and provide pragmatic HR solutions that deliver within both the strategic and operational HR areas. To maintain and continually develop a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, including maintaining external networks. To provide sound advice and guidance to the business in relation to employment relations matters. Identifying and mitigating, where possible, risk to the business through the application of appropriate solutions. Support with the design, delivery and management of learning interventions, along with facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills. Be a strong and visible advocate for change management, leading and supporting the business as required. Analyse and diagnose business issues and translate these into people-based solutions whilst continuing to contribute and communicate with a wider commercial view. Be passionate about inclusion and well-being with knowledge of practical and meaningful solutions to deliver progress in both areas. Strive to develop digital skills and an understanding of new emerging HR trends. What experience, skills and knowledge do I need? You will be CIPD qualified or equivalent experience and have a strong generalist HR background at an HR Business Partner level. You may have worked in a standalone role or as part of a team but will have the ability to be hands on when required. More specifically you will be: Personable with excellent communication skills, able to connect with the team and understand their challenges. Confident, you will act as the conscience of the business. You will be comfortable in having difficult conversations and not shy away from dealing with challenging issues and speaking up, whether it be mediating any employee relation matters, or advising Senior Management on legal or policy development. Have a good sense of commercial awareness, with a proven record of partnering with and influencing all levels of leadership across the organisation to design and implement effective HR programs and service. Able to measure and track HR effectiveness using key metrics and measures. Confident in UK employment law, experience of Hay job evaluation or similar methodology would be preferable. Passionate about continuous improvement and creating an engaging employee experience. Benefits 30 days annual leave 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure) - more below Reduced international rail travel Interest free season ticket loan Contributory defined benefit pension scheme Give As You Earn scheme Subsidised private medical care Healthcare cash plan scheme Employee Assistance Programme scheme Flexible working 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (subject to eligibility) Personal Development Days Employees may sell up to a maximum of five days' leave. Employees can buy up to a maximum of five days' leave. These figures will be pro rata for part-time employees
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026 Salary scale: £39,000 - £51,000. What is the purpose of this job? You will work closely with our Senior Leadership teams to build organisation and people capability. Shaping and implementing effective people strategies and activities within the business to assist in the delivery of the organisation's priorities, this will require you to be able to work both strategically and operationally across the business. In addition, you will support on the design and delivery of a range of People & Inclusion initiatives/projects in line with the strategic priorities and People & Inclusion plan. What can I expect to do in this job? This isn't an exhaustive list, but things you can expect to be involved with include: To quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and provide pragmatic HR solutions that deliver within both the strategic and operational HR areas. To maintain and continually develop a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, including maintaining external networks. To provide sound advice and guidance to the business in relation to employment relations matters. Identifying and mitigating, where possible, risk to the business through the application of appropriate solutions. Support with the design, delivery and management of learning interventions, along with facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills. Be a strong and visible advocate for change management, leading and supporting the business as required. Analyse and diagnose business issues and translate these into people-based solutions whilst continuing to contribute and communicate with a wider commercial view. Be passionate about inclusion and well-being with knowledge of practical and meaningful solutions to deliver progress in both areas. Strive to develop digital skills and an understanding of new emerging HR trends. What experience, skills and knowledge do I need? You will be CIPD qualified or equivalent experience and have a strong generalist HR background at an HR Business Partner level. You may have worked in a standalone role or as part of a team but will have the ability to be hands on when required. More specifically you will be: Personable with excellent communication skills, able to connect with the team and understand their challenges. Confident, you will act as the conscience of the business. You will be comfortable in having difficult conversations and not shy away from dealing with challenging issues and speaking up, whether it be mediating any employee relation matters, or advising Senior Management on legal or policy development. Have a good sense of commercial awareness, with a proven record of partnering with and influencing all levels of leadership across the organisation to design and implement effective HR programs and service. Able to measure and track HR effectiveness using key metrics and measures. Confident in UK employment law, experience of Hay job evaluation or similar methodology would be preferable. Passionate about continuous improvement and creating an engaging employee experience. Benefits 30 days annual leave 75% reduction on UK rail travel (for work and leisure) - more below Reduced international rail travel Interest free season ticket loan Contributory defined benefit pension scheme Give As You Earn scheme Subsidised private medical care Healthcare cash plan scheme Employee Assistance Programme scheme Flexible working 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (subject to eligibility) Personal Development Days Employees may sell up to a maximum of five days' leave. Employees can buy up to a maximum of five days' leave. These figures will be pro rata for part-time employees
A leading transportation organization in Greater London is seeking an HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leadership on strategy implementation and people capability. You will be responsible for building relationships, providing HR solutions, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Candidates should be CIPD qualified with strong communication skills and a passion for inclusion and well-being. This role offers numerous benefits including 30 annual leave days and reduced rail travel rates.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
A leading transportation organization in Greater London is seeking an HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leadership on strategy implementation and people capability. You will be responsible for building relationships, providing HR solutions, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Candidates should be CIPD qualified with strong communication skills and a passion for inclusion and well-being. This role offers numerous benefits including 30 annual leave days and reduced rail travel rates.