Strategic HR Partner — Unionized Operations & Leadership

Avanti West Coast; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner to support its people agenda across a diverse operational network. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in customer-focused, operational HR environments, preferably in unionized settings. Responsibilities include building relationships with leaders, providing advice on employment matters, and contributing to key business objectives. Degree-level education or CIPD Level 7 qualification is preferred. The role requires regular travel across locations and a commitment to being present in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused, operational, and ideally unionised environment.
• Well-rounded HR generalist with strong employment law knowledge.
• Confidently challenge, influence, and coach senior managers.
• Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable.
• Build trust quickly and act as a reliable advisor.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, effective relationships with senior leaders and managers.
• Provide clear advice on a range of employment matters.
• Work with HR Services to deliver high-quality HR service.
• Support implementation of organisational changes.
• Maintain presence across various locations to meet HR needs.
• Contribute to the delivery of key business objectives.

Skills

Strong employment law knowledge

Customer-focused operational experience

Ability to challenge and influence

Highly organised and resilient

Ability to build trust quickly

Education

Degree-level education or CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

A leading transportation company is seeking a Strategic HR Business Partner to support its people agenda across a diverse operational network. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in customer-focused, operational HR environments, preferably in unionized settings. Responsibilities include building relationships with leaders, providing advice on employment matters, and contributing to key business objectives. Degree-level education or CIPD Level 7 qualification is preferred. The role requires regular travel across locations and a commitment to being present in the workplace.