Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

HR Employee Experience (348120) G5

About Network Rail

About Network Rail…

🌟 Join Our Team at Network Rail! 🌟

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Secondment or Fixed Term Contract for 12 months with the potential to be extended. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).

Location: This role is based in Milton Keynes, you must live within 90 minutes and be willing to come into the office regularly. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered.

Band & Salary: Band 4C, Salary £43,588 - £49,036

Closing date: 12th December 2024. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Brief Description

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner who is passionate about building strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders and driving business success through effective people strategies. You’ll bring a commercial mindset and the ability to align HR strategy with business needs, while helping to develop and retain top talent. You should be confident in coaching, influencing, and partnering with senior managers to achieve organisational goals. Experience in supporting organisational change initiatives (e.g restructuring, or redundancy programmes) is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

Do you want to be at the heart of the industry transformation? Are you a passionate HR professional with the ability to make a real impact? Do you want a role where you really do get to balance operational and strategic HR?

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner to join our ambitious and friendly team. In this role, you’ll enjoy the autonomy to manage your workload while being part of a supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. System Operator sits at the heart of the railway network and as a result is one of the most exciting places to be in this time where the industry is integrating. We have real opportunity as a HR team to shape the change and partner our senior stakeholders in organisational effectiveness and design work. If you want to develop your understanding of the industry, build your network and have the chance to really develop yourself – this is the place to be.

Essential Criteria

·Employee Relations Experience

·Proven experience of working in partnership and building strong working relationships with senior managers in to improve people management

·You’ll demonstrate strong business/commercial approach and understanding of business needs.

·Passionate about customer service with ability to articulate previous achievements through business deliverables.

·Knowledge and experience of implementing best practice HR solutions

·Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence effectively with all levels of an organisation alongside coaching and influencing senior managers.

·Understands how to work with the business to identify, develop and retain talent.

·Excellent technical HR Knowledge - CIPD qualified or relevant experience to demonstrate level of competence.

·Proven track record of operating in a complex working environment.

·Involvement in organisation change programmes e.g. TUPE, Organisation re-design,redundancy programmes, etc

How to apply (External)

Some of our great benefits:

🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

 Defined benefit pension scheme

🚂 75% subsidy on train tickets.

🎟️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

🕊️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….

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