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Here at Hitachi Rail we have an exciting and key opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the business as our Head of HR Business Partnering & Employee Relations (HR Delivery Focus).

Reporting directly to the HR Director – UK & Ireland, with a remote/hybrid location (UK wide travel expected) you will be an integral part of the HR team. You will be accountable for leading the delivery of excellent HR service to the business.

The successful candidate will take accountability for HR Business Partnering & Employee/ Industrial relations as well as ensuring execution of Global HR requirements in the region (UK & I).

You will also ensure that the HR business partnering team are delivering consistently, and in alignment with the strategic aims of the business and wider HR strategy, focusing on the delivery of long-term solutions and improvements in all areas that support the employee experience.

Developing and embedding key processes required for excellent HR delivery and business performance are a core focus of the role.

This is a very exciting, busy time within Hitachi Rail so this is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual who is keen to join the business and strive towards our continued success.

Who we are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next – and this is your chance to be part of it.

At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Why Hitachi Rail?

Here at Hitachi Rail we value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday (increasing annually)
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

About you…

Applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the essential requirements listed below:

Essential

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience

• Working knowledge of UK employment law and legislation affecting employment

• Demonstrable experience of supporting the development of pragmatic business solutions

• Experience of leading a team of HR generalists

• Experience of leading teams and delivering in a remote-working and/or multi-site environment

• Ability to evidence a continuous improvement mind-set

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders

• Experience of working in an environment of ambiguity and complexity

• Effective facilitation, influencing, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Experience of effective stakeholder management at all levels of an organisation

• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain effective relationships

• Confident leading on all aspects of people management and development

• Experience of working with Trade Unions

Desirable

• Excellent IT skills – typically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and MS Teams.

• Experience within Engineering, Manufacturing or Industrial organisations, multi-site operations and/ or rail

• Experience of complex business change, TUPE, mobilisation work or similar

Role responsibilities include…

• Partnering closely with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery of fit for purpose people and HR strategies.

• Acting as a point of escalation for the resolution of ER cases, appeals and/ or IR disputes as appropriate, specifically in cases which are high-profile, complex or sensitive nature.

• Maintaining close relationships with other UK & Ireland HR colleagues outside of HR Business Partnering to ensure the UK HR team are operating in a joined up, supportive and efficient manner to deliver strategic objectives.

• Ensuring delivery of all cyclical people-related activities, including but not limited to Global Performance Management (GPM) ratings and calibrations, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Related Pay, Bonus and Employee Insights .

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with Global COE HR functions in order to facilitate improvements in the delivery of Global processes with the overall aim of continuous improvement for UK & I delivery, supporting a BAU approach from UK leadership to these critical processes.

• Providing expert advice to business leaders and HR colleagues on the pragmatic application of policy, process and other related guidance to fit business needs whilst remaining compliant and fair.

• Ensuring development, maintenance and delivery of a coherent UK-wide ER strategy for all UK LoBs.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with key Trade Union external stakeholders to support collaboration in business and people activities .

• Seeking and optimising opportunities to coach and challenge senior leaders where necessary to support improvements in all aspects of People & Culture.

• Coaching and challenge ng team members to deliver to the highest standards, to deliver as one team and with our customers (managers and employees) at the heart of all we do.

• Providing support and development for team members and colleagues as required, to ensure excellent service delivery within a challenging and complex environment.

• Supporting the development and embedding of effective workforce planning to enable a joined-up approach to business, Finance and HR when resource & budget planning.

• Monitoring key people-related measures and ensure consistent and pro-active management and improvement plans across areas, where necessary.

• Working with the HR leadership team in improvement activities relating to HR process and policy, data management and HR service level.

• Working collaboratively with HR colleagues throughout all lines of business to ensure consistency in approach.

• Fostering a positive working environment for all Hitachi Rail Ltd employees and supporting the business in working to become and employer of choice.

• Fostering a positive working environment with the HR team.

• Being a role model and advocate for Hitachi Rail Values and behaviours at all times.

• Being a role model for safety and quality at all times.

If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!