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On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a HR Business Partner for a 6 month contract based in Manchester 3-4 days per week with Travel as needed

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!

This role is 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.

Provides pro-active, value add HR support to the supported business leaders across the function/route on medium term and operational people issues

As a HR Business Partner your main responsibilities will be:

• Work closely with the business to deliver the HR Strategy/People Plan, including talent management, succession planning, and change management to support business objectives and drive a high-performance culture.
• Establish strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing coaching, advice, and challenge on HR issues.
• Offer operational HR support for organisational changes, senior appointments, compensation, and development programs.
• Provide cost-effective, integrated people solutions that address business objectives and gain stakeholder acceptance.
• Reinforce the ownership of people management by business and line managers, supporting the HR delivery model.
• Work with HR teams, including Centres of Expertise, HR Direct, and shared services, to provide optimal solutions for the business.

Essential: 

• Demonstrates a strong commercial approach and understanding of business needs, with proven experience in building strong working relationships with senior managers to improve people management.
• Developing talent and Succession Strategies identifying competency Gaps
• CIPD Qualified. Understands how to identify, develop, and retain talent, with excellent technical HR knowledge
• Experienced in coaching and influencing senior managers, with excellent communication skills to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven track record of operating in complex environments, with involvement in organisational change programs, 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Network Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They welcome applications from everyone.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Network Rail guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

Network Rail guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our 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".