Location
Basingstoke, GB
Department Name
Southern Region - Sussex Route
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Are you ready to make a real impact at the heart of Britain’s railway? At Network Rail, we keep the nation moving and our people are at the centre of everything we do. We’re looking for a proactive and passionate HR Business Partner Support to join our Wessex Route team – supporting the delivery of our people strategy and playing a vital role in shaping the future of our workforce.
In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced HR Business Partners to provide expert support across a variety of people initiatives, from talent management and succession planning to organisational change and project delivery. It’s a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a complex and unionised environment and is ready to bring fresh thinking and energy to our evolving HR function.
If you’re someone who combines strong communication skills with analytical thinking, loves working with people, and is driven to deliver high-quality HR support, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide proactive, professional HR Support to the HR Business Partner team/s and the business to facilitate the delivery of value add HR and the delivery of the people/HR plans.
* Support HR Business Partner teams in Talent Management, Workforce and Succession Planning and performance planning, maintaining appropriate data within the associated process.
* Provide support for Organisation Change programmes, through the full development and implementation phases.
* Provide project management support to the HR Business Partner team, tracking, measuring and communicating through the project timeline.
* Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with research, reporting requirements, analysis and production of reports to support the implementation of HR initiatives.
* Seeks, identifies and develops solutions to continuously improve the HR support to the business.
* Maintains up to date professional HR knowledge to input into the development of both operational and value add HR initiatives.
* Takes ownership for delivery of assigned work within HR programmes/initiatives.
* Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with ad hoc administrative and operational HR activity.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
* Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
* Experience of working within a large, complex and fast moving organisation.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
* Resilient, Adaptable and Flexible.
* IT literate, strong excel, word and PowerPoint knowledge.
* Experience of event coordination and facilitation.
* Research and analytical skills.
* Strong relationship building skills.
* Experience of supporting the delivery of HR initiatives and projects.
Desirable
* CIPD Qualified or relevant HR Support experience.
* Graduate calibre
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 plus South East Allowance - £995 per annum.
The salary package also includes:
* 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
* Public sector boosted pension
* Company discounts
Closing date: 11th May 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted. This role has also been advertised externally.
Click apply now to apply.
This role requires working in the office 3 days a week.
What does our recruitment process look like?
* Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
* If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
Network Rail Benefits
- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
* Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
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