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Area HR Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We are seeking an Area HR Manager to join our existing team based from Ashford, working across London and Kent.

You will provide professional advice and guidance to Departmental Managers and their management teams on local Human Resource issues within the geographical area served, in a manner as to encourage unity of purpose towards achieving the company’s business objectives.

This will include local ER issues and building and maintaining good relations with local union representatives.

You will also attend hearings to provide procedural advice and guidance.

Please note this role will require you to work across our depots and stations to support the business requirements (travel provided).

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following;

  • Minimum Part qualified CIPD or substantial experience gained in a managerial position within an HR environment.
  • In depth knowledge of current Employment Legislation.
  • Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.
  • Ability to use persuasive arguments to influence others.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Good organisational and planning skills.

Package Description

Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;

  • A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme 
  • Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)
  • After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services
  • Up to 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
  • Private healthcare
  • Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.
  • Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

About the Company

About Southeastern

Southeastern is one of the busiest commuter rail companies in the UK running more than 2,000 trains, and carrying nearly 600,000 passengers every day between London, Kent and East Sussex.

Just over 4,500 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:

  • We aim to be the best
  • We make the difference together
  • We care passionately about our people and our passengers

We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives here.

If you have been unsuccessful in the recruitment process for the same/similar position you will not be eligible to apply for a period of 6 months from that date.

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years and any previous railway employment). We will also complete right to work in the UK and criminal record checks. This is to ensure we are employing the best person for the role and to protect our customers, colleagues and our reputation.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

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