What can I expect to do in this job?
· Lead the RDG HR Directors Forum (HRDF) and act as a strategic partner to HR Directors, providing a high-trust environment to challenge traditional thinking and drive consensus on cross-industry initiatives.
· Lead and facilitate cross-industry initiatives that align HR and IR practices with GBR’s end-state goals, focusing on collaboration, modernisation and efficiency (e.g. the GBR Communities of Practice)
· Partner with the People Strategy team to drive deep engagement across the People Strategy remit, ensuring initiatives are championed and adopted sector-wide (e.g., the Traincrew Programme and Lowering of Minimum Age initiatives).
· Horizon scan and monitor emerging HR/IR trends, national initiatives, and legislative shifts (such as the Employment Rights Bill and subsequent Act). Translate these into actionable insights to ensure the HRDF remains compliant and ahead of the curve.
· Identify and “import” best-in-class HR strategies from external sectors to support the introduction of GBR and improve the customer experience
· Act as a subject matter expert on IR and facilitate the exchange of information regarding pay negotiations and IR matters to create a unified “common line” for the industry.
· To support operational HR related activities to be developed, agreed and delivered successfully in a way that is compliant with wider RDG and member stakeholder needs
· Use data collection and reporting to manage HRDF activities to provide a clear narrative on industry progress and performance, ensuring they are aligned with industry strategic goals.
· Benchmark against external industries to ensure best practice interventions are shared within the industry
· Partner with the Head of People Strategy to agree budget guidelines and manage a controlled approach to all financial undertakings.
· Support the People Strategy team in the delivery of excellent customer/member satisfaction and value for money.
· Support and delivery of any ad-hoc people related activities.
· Provide line management to a dedicated PS Project Manager to support as the rail sector transitions towards Great British Railway
Who will my key contacts be?
· RDG internal stakeholders
· RDG Members at all levels (e.g. TOCs, FOCs, Open Access Operators, Member Engagement Bodies)
· External Bodies such as solicitors and various Government departments (e.g. DfT, Department of Business & Trade etc)