Strategic HRBP: Regional Change & Talent

Arriva UK Bus Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Impact on business performance

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Limited is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to the operational business, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and leading significant people projects. You will support talent development, organisational change, and the delivery of a professional HR service.

You will partner with senior leaders, provide expert guidance on planning, employee relations, and change management, and champion an inclusive, high-performing culture across the

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience within a large and complex operational environment.
• Proven experience in a Senior HR Business Partner or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.
• Experience leading organisational change, restructuring, and transformation programmes.
• Demonstrable success in talent management, organisational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence constructively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make evidence-based recommendations.
• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience) is highly desirable.
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned to regional and business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and change management.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Support organisational change programmes, restructures, and transformation initiatives.
• Drive talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, and leadership development activities.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Analyse people data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with central HR functions including Reward, Learning & Development, and Recruitment to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and best practice HR standards.
• Promote Arriva's values and support the continuous improvement of people processes across the business.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Employment relations

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

Degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Job description

Arriva UK Bus Limited is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to the operational business, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and leading significant people projects. You will support talent development, organisational change, and the delivery of a professional HR service.

You will partner with senior leaders, provide expert guidance on planning, employee relations, and change management, and champion an inclusive, high-performing culture across the