Company Description

We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Our purpose is our momentum. It makes us feel good because we know we’re doing good. As we lead the way to a greener future, we do it together. We’re all about connections - with each other, with our customers and with the world. Just as our platform brings the world together, it’s our ambition that connects us. We motivate each other to go beyond our limits, to experiment, to fail and to always grow. 

With over 110 million visits every month to our platform and £4.3 billion in net ticket sales, we're always innovating and making moves towards our final destination — a world where travel is as simple, seamless, and affordable as it should be. 

And we couldn't do any of it without our incredible people driving us forward. Today, we're a FTSE 250 company that's proudly home to more than 1000 Trainliners from over 60 nationalities across offices in London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh, Berlin, Madrid and Brussels. It's this diversity that energises us and makes us stronger, helping us to achieve amazing things. 

With our sights firmly set on further European growth, there is no better time to jump on board this high-speed train and be part of our continued success. 

Job Description

Over the last few months, the People team at Trainline have begun their systems transformation journey and we’re now looking for someone awesome to help us drive this forward, taking responsibility for our full People Tech ecosystem. This person will take the lead in driving productivity and efficiencies in the People team, bringing data and insights into our day-to-day decision making, whilst delivering a seamless user experience for our Trainliners and managers. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Systems: own the overall People systems strategy and drive simplifications and continuous improvement in our processes and configurations, including implementation of new systems and development of existing ones. 

• Data: extract the most benefit from the data within our people systems, turning complex data sets into tangible insights and recommendations that will help the People team and wider business increase understanding and drive positive change. 

• Reporting: be the People team lead in contributing to the key reporting requirements across the business, such as the annual report, CSR and Gender Pay Gap.  

• Compliance: work with the IT, Finance and Compliance teams to ensure we remain legally compliant at all times, ensuring the correct governance procedures are in place to minimise risks in the way we manage employee data.  

• Projects: work with SMEs in the People team and wider business to project manage key employee lifecycle activity such as performance and pay review, employee voice initiatives, benefits and more. 

Qualifications

To join us in this role you will need: 

• Experience working with a core HRIS (preferably HiBob but not essential) 

• Experience working with complex employee data sets with a sound knowledge of data governance and privacy legislation 

• A background of working with stakeholders from all levels and across functions including HR, Finance, Legal, IT

• Experience with end to end ownership of people systems such as ATS, payroll, performance management and benefits platforms alongside the HRIS

And we’re looking for someone who can positively contribute to our culture and role model our values: 

• Think Big: You’re a strategic thinker ,with a global mindset and a passion to drive things forward. 

• Own It: You have an aptitude for data and analytics, with the ability to work to numerous deadlines, taking responsibility and driving for results. 

• Do Good: You care deeply about the work you do, always looking for ways to solve problems and make things better. 

• Travel Together: You’re a true team player who enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders, and an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. 

Additional Information

Why should you jump on board? 

We pay special attention to learning and development and organise quarterly company learning days as well as offering a learning budget that can be put towards resources of your choice. We will cover the costs of your professional subscriptions and give you access to our very own learning platform. 

At Trainline, we care about the wellness of our employees. We host puppy therapy sessions, in-office yoga and run Mental Health First Aider training courses as well as having an Employee Assistance Program as one of our many company benefits.  

We regularly throw fun social events such pub quizzes, karaoke nights and our large-scale Summer and Winter Festivals every year. Additionally, we love hosting meetups in our amazing event spaces and having the opportunity to support internal and external community groups.  

We also hold companywide hackathons and our annual Trainline Tech Summit, which provides Trainliners with an opportunity to stand up and share their story, learnings, or new skills with their colleagues in a safe environment. 

Our flexi-first approach 
 
We believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible workforce. Our flexi-first approach outlines our commitment to a hybrid way of working and our expectations of Trainliners. A key part of what makes Trainline special is our people and the value we get from the buzz and energy of our workplaces, and that’s why we’re proud to offer the best of both worlds. In practice this means in–office attendance at least 40% of the time over a 12-week period for all Trainliners. These in-office days are typically team led to help us connect, collaborate and create together.  

Our Values 

• Think Big - We're building the future of rail 

• Own It - We care about every customer, partner and journey 

• Do Good - We make a positive impact 

• Travel Together - We're one team 

Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check out what our employees say about us on Glassdoor? You can also find out more information by following us on LinkedIn or our 'Life at Trainline' Instagram account.  

We value open expression at Trainline, we believe it’s the diversity of experience, backgrounds and perspectives of our employees that makes us who we are. We encourage everybody to play a part in changing the way people travel across the world. 

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