HR Advisor

Location:

Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0141162

Date Posted:

2026-08-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our HR Advisory team on a fixed-term basis until March 2027 . This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure within a large, global, matrixed organisation while playing a key role in supporting our Change and Transformation programme.

Operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and stakeholders across the business, providing high-quality HR advice and hands-on support across a wide range of employee relations and change activities.

This role offers exceptional visibility, giving you the chance to build relationships with senior stakeholders across HR and the wider operational business, while developing your expertise in complex case management and organisational change.

Some key responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing timely, pragmatic advice across disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance cases

Manage and support complex ER cases, ensuring consistency, risk management and best practice

Support and lead elements of our Change & Transformation initiatives, including restructuring and organisational change activity

Build strong relationships with managers, providing coaching and guidance to upskill capability in people management

Contribute to the development of manager toolkits, training sessions and HR resources to support a self-service model

Partner with HR colleagues to deliver wider people initiatives, including engagement, talent and workforce planning

Use data and insights to identify trends and inform proactive HR interventions

Support wider HR Advisory team activity, demonstrating flexibility and collaboration across a busy function

Travel to various UK sites as required to support business needs

About you

Proven experience in a busy, fast-paced HR Advisory environment

Strong employee relations experience, with confidence managing complex cases

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities with ease

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team where needed

High attention to detail, discretion and professionalism

CIPD qualified (or working towards) is desirable

Why join us on a fixed-term contract?

This is more than just a contract role. It’s an opportunity to:

Gain high-level exposure to senior stakeholders across HR and operations

Develop expertise in complex ER and large-scale change programmes

Build experience within a global, matrix organisation

Accelerate your development through hands-on involvement in meaningful, business-critical projects your network and position yourself for future opportunities within a leading organisation

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

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