Strategic HR Partner for Rail Operations

Arriva; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

Arriva Rail Services is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver a proactive HR service across its diverse UK operations. You will partner with leaders, drive strategic initiatives and provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and change management.

The role requires travel across Arriva locations, a hybrid working pattern, and collaboration with Trade Unions to optimise workforce planning and engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience leading organisational change initiatives and HR projects.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to deliver people strategies and operational HR support across Arriva Rail Services.
• Lead complex employee relations cases and provide expert employment law guidance.
• Manage TUPE transfers, organisational change programs and HR projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Employment law

HR analytics

Data-driven decisions

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Arriva Rail Services is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver a proactive HR service across its diverse UK operations. You will partner with leaders, drive strategic initiatives and provide expert guidance on employee relations, employment law and change management.

The role requires travel across Arriva locations, a hybrid working pattern, and collaboration with Trade Unions to optimise workforce planning and engagement.