Job Description

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 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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the workplace? Do you have a knack for aligning HR strategy with business goals? Are you a true HR generalist? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated generalist HR Business Partner to join our South Eastern Railway HR team.
In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in delivering our business-aligned People Plan and HR strategy.
You'll form part of a dedicated and collaborative HR team and through your expertise, you'll help provide essential coaching and support to our leadership teams, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for our Maintenance teams within the Kent Route.
Location: Based at London Blackfriars with occasional travel to Orpington, Herne Hill and Hither Green.
About the role (External)
Some of the areas you'll work on will be:

• Strategic HR Implementation: Collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver the HR Strategy/People Plan, focusing on talent management, succession planning, and change management to drive high performance.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing expert coaching, advice, and challenge on HR issues.
• Operational Support: Offer operational HR support on organisational changes, senior appointments, salary and bonus management, and graduate/apprentice programmes.
• People Solutions: Deliver client-responsive, cost-effective, and integrated people solutions that align with key business objectives.
• Union Collaboration: Work with union representatives to support business solutions and ensure effective people management.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with HR colleagues across the business to address cross-business and geographical HR issues.

What do we need you to have?

• Strong business/commercial acumen and understanding of business needs.
• Significant experience in Employee Relations (ER).
• Proven experience in partnering with senior managers to improve people management.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing best practice HR solutions.
• Experience in coaching and influencing senior managers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify, develop, and retain talent.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience demonstrating technical HR knowledge.
• Proven track record in a complex working environment.
• Experience in organisation change programmes

It would be great - but not essential - if you have the following:
MCIPD/post-graduate human resources qualification.
Understanding of project management principles and experience managing complex projects.
Experience working within a unionised environment (Industrial Relations)
How to apply (External)
Salary: 43,588 - 50,018 plus 3,270 Location Allowance
Closing date: 7 July 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.
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Remote working opportunity! this role requires working in the office three days a week
You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
WWhat does our recruitment process look like?
Once you have applied, if your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited through to interview stage, this will consist of a pre-prepared presentation along with a competency based interview.
Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.