At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teams with people plans and enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Company: Join the Office of Rail and Road, a key regulator for Britain's railways.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work from various locations across the UK with a hands-on team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workforce engagement and inclusion in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in HR and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 46148 - 52809 £ per year.
This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of 40%.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain’s railways and monitor of performance on England’s strategic road network.
Corporate Operations leads on finance, HR, IT, security, estates & organisational changes. The ORR is relatively small, so colleagues working in this directorate have a hands‑on role in daily operations & a strong understanding of how we work.
As an HR Business Partner, you will work with assigned directorates and leadership teams to understand business priorities and deliver people plans that support organisational objectives. Acting as a trusted adviser, you will use workforce data, insight and professional judgement to identify people risks, trends and opportunities, and translate these into practical interventions that strengthen organisational effectiveness, capability, engagement and inclusion.
You will coach and support managers to manage people matters confidently and consistently, contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement, and make effective use of Oracle HCM to improve service delivery, workforce insight and manager/self‑service capability.
HR Business Partner employer: ORR
At ORR, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our HR Business Partners to make a real impact across various locations including London, Birmingham, and Manchester. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally in a supportive environment.
