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Human Resources Business Partner - job post

Network Rail
3.6 out of 5 stars
Sheffield
£43,588 - £53,167 a year - Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • £43,588 - £53,167 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Location

Sheffield

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Annual leave
  • Employee discount
  • Company pension
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Private medical insurance

Full job description

Who We Are

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.

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.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

About the role

To work with the supported business leadership team, under the direction of the Head/Senior HR Business Partner to deliver the business aligned People Plan/HR strategy and provide coaching and support to members of the supported leadership team.

Salary- £43,588-£53,167. Salary dependant on skills and experience.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.


Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities-

  • 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 building strong relationships with members of the supported business senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholders. Coach advise and challenge, where appropriate, business leaders on short and medium term HR issues as required.
  • Provide operational HR support on ( for example ) organisation change, senior appointments, salary and bonus, graduate or apprentice programmes.
  • Successfully deliver client responsive, 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

  • Demonstrates strong business/commercial approach and understanding of business needs.
  • Proven experience of working in partnership and building strong working relationships with senior managers in order to improve people management.
  • Passionate about customer service with ability to articulate previous achievements through business deliverables.
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing best practice HR solutions to drive a high performance culture.
  • Experience of coaching and influencing senior managers.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence effectively with all levels of an organisation.
  • 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
  • Graduate calibre

Desired

  • MCIPD/post-graduate human resources qualification.
  • Understanding of project management principles and experience of managing complex projects to successful conclusion.
  • Experience of managing projects to successful conclusion.
  • Experience of working within a unionised environment.

Key Leadership Capabilities

  • Influencing others
  • Creating solutions
  • Understanding others
  • Making things happen
  • Thinking flexibly
  • Customer focus

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Location:
Sheffield Blast Lane, Sheffield
Geographical Area:
Eastern England
Closing Date:
01-SEP-2026
Job Category:
HR and Legal
Function:
Eastern Region
Organisation:
AD HR HR NE (844012) G5

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