Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations)

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a complex, fast-paced, and highly unionised environment?

Join the South Eastern Railway HR team as a Human Resources Business Partner (Employee Relations) and play a critical role in shaping positive employee relations outcomes while developing management capability across the business.

Based at our London Blackfriars office, this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with the potential for extension, offering exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding employee relations matters.

As a trusted HR expert and advisor, you'll partner with managers across the business, providing specialist guidance and support on a broad range of employee relations cases. From navigating complex ER challenges to ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies, you'll be instrumental in delivering fair, consistent, and pragmatic solutions.

You'll also have the opportunity to influence long-term organisational success by building management confidence and capability. Through coaching, workshops, and targeted development initiatives, you'll equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage their teams and foster positive workplace relationships.

Working closely with HR Direct Services and fellow HR Business Partners, you'll help deliver a seamless, high-quality HR service that drives consistency, collaboration, and excellence across the South Eastern Railway. 

• Providing expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations issues and casework.
• Partnering with managers to ensure appropriate and consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Delivering coaching and development initiatives to strengthen management capability.
• Supporting the resolution of ER cases within a unionised environment.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to influence positive outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with HR colleagues to deliver an effective and customer-focused HR service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys employee relations and wants to further develop their expertise within a dynamic operational environment. You'll work on challenging and meaningful casework, collaborate with experienced HR professionals, and have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to both managers and employees across the business.

If you're passionate about employee relations, we'd love to hear from you.