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Greater Anglia operates a busy railway network from London Liverpool Street to destinations across the east of England. We have a high standard of service for our customers throughout their journey experience so they can sit back relax and travel with confidence. Not to mention a whole new set of modernised greener trains, it’s never been a more exciting time to start a career with us. Do you want to be part of the journey? Come along and join Greater Anglia!

We have an exciting opportunity within our People Team at our Stratford HQ as a HR Advisor.

The Role

An exciting full-time permanent opportunity has arisen for HR Advisor to join our team

The successful candidate will be working as a HR Advisor already or have gained experience in a previous role, and to be able to take the next step required to support the GA Business Partnering team.

The individual will support managers with all HR policy related case work and will need to be able to effectively track cases as well as proactively communicate up to date feedback to HR Business Partners and Management on the status of all cases.

The team require an individual who can work closely with leaders across the various levels of the business and have the confidence and competence to quickly learn and deliver policy workshops to ensure managers are properly developed and equipped to deliver GA processes in a fair and consistent way.

What we are looking for

The HR Advisor will possess familiarity with implementing HR policies and procedures, showcasing their experience in reviewing HR investigation documents to ensure compliance and thoroughness. They will provide general HR guidance and advice that aligns with established policies, backed by effective communication skills—both verbal and written—as well as non-verbal cues. They will be confident in engaging with all levels of management within the organisation, they will also demonstrate effective organisational abilities and take initiative, showcasing a detail-conscious approach to their work.

The HR Advisor will play a key role in supporting the writing and updating of policies, following processes end to end while working independently and prioritising their workload effectively. With a commitment to delivering policy workshops, they will exhibit a strong work ethic and resilience, all while remaining flexible and adaptable to shifting demands. Their ability to manage conflicting priorities regularly, combined with a diligent and proactive mindset, will ensure they contribute significantly to the HR function

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 4th October 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

•         Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful

•         Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises

•         Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive

•         Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App– our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)
• Single private medical cover for you and have the option to add your family members for an additional fee