Job Description

- At Network rail you will have a clear development path with access to training and additional qualifications. You can enjoy a range of employee benefits, such as up to 28 days annual leave, 75% of Leisure Travel and Season Ticket for travel, a range of pension options, flexible and agile working arrangements, healthcare, discounts on shopping, gym memberships and much more.
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .
Over the coming years we will be building and improving crucial rail links between the country's biggest cities, making our services faster, more comfortable and more reliable for the people who rely on us.
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
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.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
We have a great opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner Support to join the ERCP HR team on a fixed term basis for 6 months.
This role can be based in York or London and whilst it can be performed on a hybrid basis, there will be an expectation to be present in the office to assist the team, so anticipate at least 3 days a week in a Network Rail office.
The HR team play a key role in supporting leadership teams achieve their goals through their people. The HR Business Partner Support proactively provide professional HR Support to the HR Business Partner team and the business to facilitate the delivery of value-added HR and the delivery of the people plans
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:

• Provide proactive, professional HR Support to the HR Business Partner team/s and the business to facilitate the delivery of value-add HR and the delivery of the people/HR plans.
• Support HR Business Partner teams in Talent Management, Workforce and Succession Planning and performance planning, maintaining appropriate data within the associated process.
• Provide support for Organisation Change programmes, through the full development and implementation phases.
• Provide project management support to the HR Business Partner team, tracking, measuring and communicating through the project timeline.
• Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with research, reporting requirements, analysis and production of reports to support the implementation of HR initiatives.
• Seeks, identifies and develops solutions to continuously improve the HR support to the business.
• Maintains up to date professional HR knowledge to input into the development of both operational and value add HR initiatives.
• Takes ownership for delivery of assigned work within HR programmes/initiatives.
• Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with ad hoc administrative and operational HR activity.

Essential

• Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
• Experience of working within a large, complex and fast-moving organisation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Resilient, Adaptable and Flexible.
• IT literate, strong excel, word and PowerPoint knowledge.
• Experience of event coordination and facilitation.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Experience of supporting the delivery of HR initiatives and projects.

Desirable

• CIPD Qualified or relevant HR Support experience.
• Graduate calibre

Don't meet every requirement?
Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.
How to apply (External)
Salary: Band 5 - circa 29,500
Closing date: 5th September 2025 . - Late applications will not be accepted.
Remote working opportunity!
*This is a 12 month secondment opportunity
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.
Please note: Applicants must provide proof of essential qualifications and/or competencies where required, or demonstrate active progress toward obtaining them, or evidence their applicable experience as a condition of employment
Network Rail Benefits -
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

Skills Required