Location:

Blackfriars, London, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0099524

Date Posted:

2025-07-16

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated internal candidate to assume the position of Manager for Performance, Talent and Career Path Management. This strategic role is central to ensuring the organization attracts, retains, and develops the right talent to meet current and future business needs.

The successful candidate will lead key talent processes including performance management, talent reviews and succession planning, career development and progression, internal mobility, and related development programs. A strong understanding of our business context and internal talent landscape will be essential to effectively deliver on these responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities shall cover the following:

Performance Management

• Lead the end-to-end performance management cycle, including the design and implementation of goal-setting, performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and calibration processes.
• Drive a performance culture that supports continuous development, business alignment, and fair, transparent evaluation.

Talent Reviews & Succession Planning

• Oversee the company’s annual and ongoing talent review processes.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders to identify critical roles, succession pipelines, and development needs for high-potential employees.
• Support the integration of talent insights into workforce planning and leadership development initiatives.

Career Development & Progression

• Develop and manage frameworks for career development and career progression, aligned with our job architecture and business strategy.
• Ensure visibility and accessibility of career pathways for employees at all levels.
• Support individual development planning through guidance, tools, and learning opportunities.

Career Pathways & Internal Mobility

• Promote internal mobility by clearly articulating career paths and facilitating employee movement across roles and functions.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to proactively identify mobility opportunities and talent matches.
• Monitor internal mobility trends and develop targeted initiatives to support talent retention and growth.

Coaching, Mentoring & Development Programs

• Design and support development interventions such as coaching, mentoring, and peer-learning programs to foster a continuous development culture.
• Align development programs with the needs identified in performance reviews and talent assessments.

About you

• A holder of Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources, with significant exposure to Talent, Career, or Performance Management.
• Proven experience working with or within a business environment similar to our current business operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of our organization’s structure, roles, and internal talent dynamics.
• Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., Workday), talent tools, and development frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The role requires the ability to prepare high quality reports and presentations utilizing these applications.
• Proficiency in producing and developing reports independently.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with the ability to operationalize talent concepts effectively.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in managing sensitive employee data.
• Project management skills and the ability to deliver across multiple workstreams.

This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Influence and shape how performance, potential, and career growth are managed across the organization.
• Play a key role in identifying and preparing the next generation of leaders.
• Contribute to a more dynamic and transparent internal mobility culture.
• Leverage your existing knowledge of our people and operations to build practical and impactful talent solutions.

We are very excited to welcome you in our organization as we face unprecedented growth in our industry.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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