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HR Business Partner

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Hiring Remotely in London, England
Mid level
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Hiring Remotely in London, England
Mid level
As an HR Business Partner, you will develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives, influence senior leaders, and foster stakeholder relationships, particularly within manufacturing operations.
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Location:

Remote - London, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0116625

Date Posted:

2026-01-07

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

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.

Job Description:

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

Key skills

  • 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

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
  • 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.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. 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 - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Project
Ms Teams
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word

Hitachi Maidenhead, England Office

Whitebrook Park, Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 8YA

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