Resourcing and Talent Lead

Application Deadline: 27 December 2024

Department: Corporate Services

Location: Milton Keynes

Description

A little bit about us:
East West Rail is an infrastructure programme linking communities between Oxford and Cambridge. The area is currently let down by a lack of transport choices, and we have a once in a generation opportunity to fix that – improving prosperity for people and places along the way. East West Railway Company (that's us) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee the delivery of East West Rail from construction through to wheels in motion, making sure the railway comes together in the right way. At East West Railway Company, we're committed to building an inclusive railway for all. We believe that to do that, we must nurture a diverse team that represents the UK communities that we impact. Our approach is simple – to create an environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications of all backgrounds and experiences.

Role Summary:
This role will lead the resourcing, recruitment and talent management for EWR Co., working closely with the HR Business Partner and Engagement Manager (People & Culture).

Function:
The Corporate Services function is accountable for providing core enabling capability to the other functional areas in EWR Co. to maximise performance of the organisation, that includes financial management, IT, HR and legal services. It is accountable for providing reporting services to enable decision making and assuring that quality systems and processes are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of technical and non technical roles, from resourcing to onboarding.


• In collaboration with hiring managers, build & execute recruitment plans & campaigns in line with capability needs of the organisation.


• Proactively lead the hiring process, from market insights and job briefings, through to candidate selection and offers


• Managing the costs for each hire ensuring that we maximise value and minimise unnecessary expense.


• Conduct comprehensive training needs analysis across the business and develop tailored training and development programs that empower our people to reach their full potential.


• Identify and implement succession plans for each function, in line with business requirements, to build a strong internal talent pipeline.


• Support the HRBP on the implementation and continuous improvement of the performance management framework, including performance reviews, goal setting, feedback and development programs.


• Managing hiring costs ensuring that we maximise value and minimise unnecessary expense.


• Manage apprenticeship levy account. And provide recommendations for using of the levy training fund.


• Ensure compliance of the Sponsorship Management System (SMS).


• Prepare hiring paperwork, ensuring full compliance and right to work checks are completed.


• Manage the administrative processes for learning and development


• Ensure employee records and files are maintained and kept up to date, conducting regular checks and reporting any issues to HR BP/HR Manager.


• Provide administrative support to Human Resources team.


• Take responsibility of your own and others' health and safety by adopting and working to the EWR Co Health and Safety principles.


• Demonstrates a cost-conscious mindset, keeping tax payers' money at the forefront of decisions.


• Shows a commitment to innovation by proactively seeking creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.


• Act as a role model for EWR Co's vision and behaviours, working in ways that are aligned with EWR Co's Ways of Working, as well as encouraging and supporting others to do so too.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of full-cycle recruiting, ideally in an in-house context.


• Knowledge and experience in implementing inclusive hiring practices that enable us to hire top talent.


• Proven experience of managing or supporting talent and development via performance management frameworks, appraisal processes and goal setting.


• A talent subject matter expert, able to provide the best practice and advice on a range of talent initiatives.


• Proven experience in conducting L&D Training Needs Analysis


• Proven experience of strategic workforce planning with a high level of knowledge on effective workforce planning and resource planning methodologies.


• Hands-on experience with candidate sourcing.


• Familiarity with ATS and CV databases.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 12% employer's pension contribution
• 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies
• On-the-spot and annual awards
• Advanced learning and development programmes
• Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Exceptional IT tools

EWR Co strives to embrace a flexible working environment, where a degree of flexibility is maintained to accommodate both the needs and preferences of employees and what is required to achieve business objectives. EWR Co will always work with any individual to assess and accommodate an individual's work life balance and style

Diversity and Inclusion:
To discover the best solutions, it's important we embrace diversity of thought. That's why we aim to ensure our colleagues feel included, engaged and valued. Inclusiveness is not a buzzword, but a way of being. Our approach to diversity is simple – a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged to be themselves. It helps fuel our innovation and connects us with the customers and communities we serve.

If you want to connect lives and unlock the future, then we'd love to hear from you.