On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a HR Administrator - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 month contract working on a hybrid basis and with an expectation of 2/3 days attendance in the Cardiff office Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain's railway. From Crossrail - Europe's largest civil engineering project - to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. We at Network Rail are dedicated to becoming one of Britain's best employers and believe this starts with placing the candidate at the heart of everything we do! As a HR Administrator - (INSIDE IR35) your main responsibilities will be: * Provide proactive, professional HR support to HR Business Partner teams to enable the delivery of value-add HR support and the people plan for the supported organisation/s. * 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. Essential: * Proven HR experience with involvement in initiatives and project delivery. * Strong customer service and relationship-building skills across complex, fast-paced environments. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail. * Skilled in time management, organisation, and working under pressure to meet deadlines. * Resilient, adaptable, and flexible with strong analytical and research capabilities. * Proficient in IT tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experienced in event coordination Desirable: * CIPD Qualified or relevant HR Support experience. * Graduate calibre Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone. Disability Confident As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.