HR Business Partner

With more than 5,000 employees, ScotRail plays a vital role in serving the people and communities of Scotland. We recognise a modern and diverse workforce, encouraged to use their talents, and develop their skills, is integral to our success in serving and reflecting the communities of Scotland. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and have also set ourselves ambitious sustainability targets including having a carbon-free railway in Scotland by 2035.

Not your average role….

It’s an exciting time to be part of the ScotRail HR Team. ScotRail’s HR Business Partners work closely with our business leaders to help build organisational and people capability and support the implementation of their business plans, whilst utilising management information and people insights. Our Business Partners help support the HR Advisory team, providing expert advice and guidance on complex people and employee relations matters. In addition, the HR Business Partner will lead on the delivery of HR strategic themes or projects within their business area and will provide significant expertise to the change process and associated consultation frameworks.

What you bring

* Significant HR Business Partner experience within a unionised environment and knowledge of employee relations and the application of UK Employment Law.

* Experience of leading the delivery of corporate wide change initiatives and representing the HR Directorate as the SME on multiple projects.

* Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify trends through analysis of management information and to advise on appropriate action plans.

* Effective relationship management and communication skills with the ability to positively influence and challenge senior stakeholders.

* Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification or experience.

* Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or working towards.

Please note – ScotRail offers a hybrid working model which is typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, 35 hours per week.

What we offer you

ScotRail offer an excellent rewards package including:

* Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme.

* Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.

* Health & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme.

* Generous holiday allowance.

* Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption.

* Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Please note that due to the volume of interest received this vacancy could close prior to the published date. Previous applicants need not apply.

Equal Opportunities

ScotRail is four times accredited as a Top Employer, has achieved Leaders in Diversity and is a Disability Confident Employer. We value, celebrate, and respect the diversity our people and aim to inspire, attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Because we value diversity and the benefits it brings, we want to continue improving the diversity of our people and particularly welcome applications from women, young people, LGBT+ people, people with a disability, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Selection process: Competency-based interview. All offers of employment are subject to a medical questionnaire and satisfactory pre-employment checks including a criminal record checks and two satisfactory references.