People Business Partner

Are you passionate about driving organisational culture and enhancing colleague experiences through strategic people initiatives?
We are seeking a proactive People Business Partner to join our dynamic People team. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders to implement and drive our business strategy and manage organisational changes through impactful people-related strategies. Your goal will be to optimise our workforce development and enhance our workplace culture, positioning colleague experience at the core of all initiatives.
The People team's overall objective is to ensure a seamless employee experience that fosters a productive and engaging workplace. By developing strategic workforce plans and leading innovative people initiatives, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. This position offers a unique opportunity to truly impact our operational success and enhance the professional lives of our colleagues.
We're committed to excellence, focusing on strategic workforce planning, talent mapping, succession planning, and the integration of diversity and inclusion across all practices. You will coach and support our senior management, helping them to implement effective people strategies that align with our long-term business goals., As a People Business Partner, you will:

• Develop and execute medium to long-term strategic people plans that support the achievement of business objectives.


• Lead in the areas of organisational design, talent development, and succession planning.


• Facilitate transformative change, advising and coaching senior leadership on strategic people matters.


• Drive Diversity and Inclusion initiatives that promote an inclusive workplace culture.


• Utilise data and metrics to inform decisions and drive effective change aligned with our business and people objectives.
  
  You are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in a senior people role within a complex, unionised environment. Your ability to influence and drive decision-making at all levels, coupled with your expertise in project management and risk management, makes you an ideal candidate for this role. A CIPD qualification is essential, with Level 7 being highly desirable.
  
  Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North.

We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.
We're driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.
Make a difference. Make it last. Make it easy. Make it happen. Make it yours. These are our values.
Ready to make them yours? Join us on this journey.
Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received.
However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!
We're an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We also have Disability Confident status, which means we're committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.
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Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel, If you're ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of our workforce, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of our journey to create exceptional experiences for our colleagues and contribute to our ongoing success.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us drive forward our people-first strategy!
Our Benefits:
Because we value our people and reward hard work, we've created a benefits package that we think you'll love. So, you'll be able to make the most of:

• Opportunities to progress and grow - including comprehensive training schemes and a range of online learning courses.


• Agile working for non-train crew - many of our roles can now be based at both home and the office, which is great if you are looking for flexibility.


• Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a bike, while also spreading your payments throughout the year.


• Free Travel on Northern services - everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependents, can travel for free right across our full network of services. Certain eligibility criteria will apply.


• 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 2 years with us, you'll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe.


• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - you'll rarely find a pension as good as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution.


• Maternity and Paternity Benefits - we go above and beyond the standard, and mums can enjoy 9 months' maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks' paternity leave on full pay.


• Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters.


• Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more.


• Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager or Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.