HR Assistant Business Partner WCPD

West Coast Partnership Development; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an HR Assistant Business Partner to join its dynamic team in London. This role involves supporting the launch of high-speed services by coordinating HR and Organizational Design research. The successful candidate will gather and analyze data, develop strategies, and foster relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of new services. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values unique perspectives and aims to create an exceptional customer experience in the railway industry. If you're passionate about HR and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR analysis and organisational design.
• Strong ability to interpret and present HR data.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze HR/OD data for strategic planning.
• Support business structure proposals and stakeholder communication.

Skills

HR Analysis

Organisational Design

Data Interpretation

Stakeholder Engagement

Talent Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR Software

Job description

We’re West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD), shaping new high-speed train services for the UK. Working with HS2 Ltd, FirstGroup, Trenitalia, and the Department for Transport, we are designing services on the High Speed 2 railway and the West Coast Main Line.

Our goal is to maximize government investment to create a world-class railway with faster journeys, more capacity, and an exceptional customer experience. Our vision is for High-Speed Services to be the best travel experience in Britain—easy, comfortable, and impressive—by simplifying processes, reducing stress, and prioritizing customers.

We are excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as HR Assistant Business Partner. As an HR Analyst, you will join the Business Development and Organisation Team (BDO), supporting the launch of high-speed services and establishing Integrated Services (IS). Your role will include coordinating HR and Organisational Design (OD) research, analysis, and support within the BDO team, focusing on:

• Staff Engagement Plan and its delivery, guiding our workforce and partners through mobilisation, introduction, and embedding of new services.
• Designing and developing the new organisational structure, roles, and terms & conditions.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Gathering, interpreting, analyzing, and presenting HR/OD data clearly and comprehensively.
• Researching and analyzing to develop strategies and action plans, seeking best practices in HR/OD, staff engagement, talent management, leadership, culture, and change.
• Supporting business structure proposals, responding to feedback, and liaising with legal and stakeholder teams.
• Staying updated on HR trends, practices, and pay/engagement activities.
• Building and maintaining a library of HR/OD research, including role profiles, policies, and terms & conditions.
• Innovating HR practices and ensuring information is current and accessible.
• Supporting and documenting sensitive issues affecting the team.

You will foster effective relationships with key stakeholders, including:

• Collaborating with internal subject matter experts and providing HR guidance across the team.
• Organizing engagement events, workshops, and presentations.
• Using relationships to influence and inform HR/OD deliverables and stakeholder communication.
• Supporting benchmarking exercises with external organizations.

This role is based in London, with a requirement for some travel, averaging at least 3 days per week in the office.

West Coast Partnership Development focuses on planning the future of high-speed rail services, including customer experience, operations, and mobilisation, over the next decade, in collaboration with HS2 Ltd.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join our team and bring their unique perspectives.