HR Business Partner

Hitachi; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global technology company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to enhance people strategies within their manufacturing operations. This remote role requires influence and collaboration with leadership to drive successful HR practices. Key qualifications include CIPD Level 5 and effective communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary package including an annual bonus, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits plan, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Annual Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business partnering at a senior level.
• Ability to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Experience delivering successful HR strategies in complex business structures.

Responsibilities

• Drive business success through a positive people culture.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to design and drive HR strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Facilitation and influencing skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective business partnering

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Your new role

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team primarily aligned to the manufacturing part of our business. Your new role will see you take on a strategic position within the business working closely with the leadership teams across our Manufacturing operations as well as the Global manufacturing leadership team.

The role holder will be primarily responsible for driving business success through people culture and leadership. You will work in collaboration with leadership teams, global HR teams and Centres of Excellence to design and drive delivery of meaningful HR strategies across the business.

We’re looking for someone who can effectively demonstrate their ability to influence, coach and engage senior leaders ensuring clear levels of accountability across all business functions. You will also be an advocate of leadership behaviours driving positive change and inspiring others.

This is a remote role with some travel required. Our Manufacturing sites are based in Newton Aycliffe and Arlington and travel to some of our other sites may be necessary from time to time.

About you

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Excellent IT skills typically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and MS Teams
• Effective facilitation, influencing, conflict-resolution and negotiation skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain effective relationships
• Effective Business Partnering within Manufacturing sites under local and International Leadership

Proven experience of

• Business partnering at a senior level setting an ethical and professional example
• Developing and executing people strategies that align with overall business objectives
• Developing and embedding HR practices, employment law
• Delivering successful HR strategies in complex matrix business structures
• Supporting the development of pragmatic business solutions across the people agenda
• HR Leadership in a fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders
• Effective stakeholder management and team collaboration at all levels of an organisation
• Industrial relations specifically managing multiple trade union relationships, managing workplace conflict and collective bargaining

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience

What we offer

• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical 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.

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation, you could be entitled to the benefits above. We also embrace diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment.

Key Skills: Category Management, Channel Marketing, ABAP, Administration Support, Accident Investigation, AV.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1