AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a HR Business Partner Support for an initial 4 month contract based hybrid either in Newport, Baglan or Cardiff. 

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 HR Business Partner Support, your main responsibilities will be:

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support to HR Business Partners and the wider business
• Managing employee data changes, including role updates, secondments, and system updates
• Handling HR inbox queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Supporting talent management, succession planning, and workforce data reporting
• Assisting with employee relations cases by signposting and administrative support
• Producing and maintaining HR reports and data analysis using Excel and HR systems
• Supporting organisation change initiatives and HR projects, tracking progress and timelines
• Liaising with line managers and stakeholders to support HR processes
• Taking ownership of assigned HR tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Providing general HR administrative and operational support as required

Essential: 

• Previous experience in HR administration or HR support
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation
• Strong data handling and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (MS Office suite)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work to deadlines
• Experience supporting HR processes and initiatives
• Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Good problem-solving and reasoning skills
• Experience of note taking and supporting meetings

Desirable:

• CIPD qualified or working towards (or equivalent HR experience)

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".