HR Business Partner

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a Employee Relations Business Partner for a 3 months contract based Hybrid - York.

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 Employee Relations Business Partner , your main responsibilities will be:

- Provide professional, expert , face to face Human Resources advice, coaching and support to cross functional line managers when dealing with escalated complex Employee Relations cases across a defined geographical area and in line with Network Rail policies and procedures.
- Provide clear guidance to managers regarding their responsibilities within a process or procedure and the elements the HR function will undertake.
- Proactively manage and develop relationships and communication channels with Business Partner teams and HR Direct regarding complex ER cases and development requirements.
- Development and delivery of targeted line manager up-skilling working closely with the HR Business Partner and broader HR Direct team on company wide initiatives .
- Maintain and track case records and documentation through HR Direct and Network Rail systems in a timely manner.
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to enable line managers to formulate pragmatic and business focussed solutions which are balanced with policy application and broader employment legislation.
- Responsible for the provision of consistent advice to line managers and therefore required to liaise across the broader HR function and share knowledge proactively .
- Proactively maintain own knowledge on Employment Legislation and Organisational awareness.
- Provide support to the ER Operations Manager or HR Business Partner team/s as required/requested.

Essential:

- A proven track record in a previous HR Advisory role, in particular experience of dealing with numerous and highly complex Employee Relations cases, up to and including Tribunal stage across a number of organisation functions within a large complex organisation.
- Demonstrates strong commercial approach and understanding of business needs.
- Experience of development and delivery of manager up-skilling both individually and through workshops/formal development interventions.
- Up to date Employment Law knowledge and practical application of legislation.
- Passionate about customer service and delivering professional HR support to the business.
- Capability to establish professional credibility quickly.
- Experience of coaching and influencing line managers and senior business leaders .
- Strong time management , organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to travel and work across a geographical area covering numerous locations.
- Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
- Experience of working within a Unionised environment.
- Resilient, Adaptable and Flexible.
- CIPD qualified or relevant experience to demonstrate level of competence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of managers with varying levels of capability.

Desirable:

- Experience of advising managers and others on a variety of Network Rail terms and conditions of employment.
- Experience of providing advisory support across a number of Network Rail functions.
- Experience of working in a remote capacity, independently and on own initiative .

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, Network Rail welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who 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.

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".