Job Summary
Signature Rail is based in York UK and provides software solutions which are in operational use with railways across the globe. We can provide both individual modules or fully integrated enterprise solutions which, combined with our wealth of rail knowledge and expertise, can positively transform and support Train Operating Companies business goals.
Our systems manage all aspects of timetable planning, operations, employee schedules, complex pay rules, and short-term disruptions; and automates many frequently performed tasks, allowing users to complete their work more efficiently and to a higher quality standard. Our modules provide perfect solutions to their operational challenges backed up with excellent customer support.
Job Description
We are looking for a part time HR Advisor (22.5 hrs) with a background providing HR advice to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Software and IT, you will provide support to line managers in all matters relating to HR, providing guidance and advice in line with current employment legislation. You will be the main HR contact for Signature Rail with a dotted reporting line into the Group HR Director, who will provide you with guidance and support.
Your responsibilities
* Support line managers in all matters relating to HR including terms and conditions, absence, performance, employee relations and flexible working requests.
* Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures and legal requirements, with clear audit trails and maintain all personnel records in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
* Offer advice, arranging and supporting investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings within policy.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
* Ensure management teams are appropriately updated on new employment legislation.
* Support with recruitment needs and working with the talent partner.
* Manage the onboarding process – create offer letters and contracts, ensure all pre-employment checks are completed, i.e. verification of right to work in UK, references; liaise with line managers and create role-specific induction programmes.
* Support managers to drive an effective onboarding and hiring process. Schedule GDPR induction and probation reviews, provide HR Inductions as part of on-boarding process.
* Ensure new starters are added to all Systems – HR and Payroll systems and added to Payroll process.
* Maintain all benefit policies for the business unit – add new starters, lapse leavers, check invoices before sending for approval, managing renewal process, manage claims, provide data for annual travel insurance renewal.
* Manage payroll instructions.
* Communicating policies, assisting with any queries and ensuring all relevant paperwork is produced.
* Maintain employee personnel files.
* Manage the talent management programme for your business unit.
* Support the development of staff, manage the training plans, liaise with training providers for appropriate training courses.
* Provide quarterly HR reports on recruitment, retention and key trends within the business.
* Support with project work as determined by HR Manager and BU Lead.
* Complete regular employee pulse interviews, flagging key issues and acting on results.
* Office admin duties.
* Any other reasonable requests.
Key skills and experience
* Degree or BTEC Diploma qualification desirable.
* CIPD Level 5 desirable.
* Previous experience within a HR Specialist/Advisor role.
* Experience using Workday or similar HRIS.
* Essential working knowledge of employment legislation and HR procedures and policies.
* Ability to contribute to large projects with changing priorities.
* Experience of corresponding and communicating with employees and management.
* Proven experience at working within a constantly changing environment.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills, comfortable interacting and motivating personnel at all levels of the organisation.
* Willing to occasionally travel both domestically and internationally, e.g. to attend collaboration events.
More about the role
Our office is in York, and we seek a candidate who can be in the office 2-3 days a week or as needed.
In return we will offer you a salary of £27,500 - £35,000 FTE (DOE), along with a comprehensive benefits package including a discretionary bonus, private pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection, a great holiday package including a buy and sell scheme, as well as many initiatives to support a healthy lifestyle.
It's a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading Software Company!
Worker Type
Regular
Number of Openings Available
1
About Us
Signature Rail solutions are in operational use with railways across the globe. We can provide both individual modules or fully integrated enterprise solutions which, combined with our wealth of rail knowledge and expertise, can positively transform and support your business goals.
Our systems manage all aspects of timetable planning, operations, employee schedules, complex pay rules, and short-term disruptions; and automates many frequently performed tasks, allowing users to complete their work more efficiently and to a higher quality standard. Our modules provide perfect solutions to your operational challenges backed up with excellent customer support.
Signature Rail is a global provider of Enterprise Rail Solutions.
2,540+ Destinations, 610 million Passengers and 225.42K Trains per Day
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Signature Rail is an equal opportunity employer, we recruit, hire, train, promote and provide all other privileges of employment to qualified people without regard to age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, ethnicity, familial status, religion, sexual orientation or any other classification for which discrimination is prohibited.
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