HRBP

Location: York and North Yorkshire

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a HRBP - (INSIDE IR35) for a 6-month contract based 2 days per week in the York 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 an HR Business Partner within TRU, you'll partner with senior leaders to deliver a strategically aligned People Plan that drives programme outcomes. Working in a complex, multi-partner environment, you'll lead change, shape high-performing teams and deliver impactful people solutions across talent, performance and  addition, this role will act as the HR lead for people data and analytics across TRU, using insight to inform decision making, identify trends and drive measurable improvements in business performance.

As a HRBP - (INSIDE IR35), your main responsibilities will be:
* Working closely with the supported business, to implement and deliver the HR Strategy/People Plan to include talent, succession planning and change management, in order to support the delivery of business objectives and drive a high-performance culture.
* Work closely and build strong relationships with members of the supported business senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholders. Coach advises and challenges, where appropriate, business leaders on short- and medium-term HR issues as required.
* Lead on HR data and people analytics within the TRU HR team, using data, metrics and insight to identify trends, inform decision making and drive measurable improvements in organisational performance
* Provide operational HR support on (for example) organisation change, senior appointments, salary and bonus, graduate or apprentice programmes.
* Successfully deliver responsive client, cost effective and integrated people solutions that address key business objectives, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders.
* Reinforce the ownership of people management by the business and line managers and support the HR delivery model.
* Work with the broader HR function, including Centres of expertise, HR Direct and HR shared services teams to provide the best solutions for the business.
* Work with appropriate Union representatives to support the business in delivering business solutions.
* Liaise with HR Business Partners in other areas of the business in order to work collaboratively on cross business/geographical issues.

Essential:
* You live no more than 90mins away from the designated office location of YO1 6JT

* Experience with in a similar HRBP role
* CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience

Desirable:
* Rail experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Please note that Network Rail has a maximum 90-minute commute policy for all staff to the specified location for this role.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, Network Rail encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

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