AMS PSR

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for a HRBP for a 3 month contract, hybrid based out of Blast Lane, Sheffield S4 7TA with the occasional travel to Leeds and York twice a month.

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 HRBP, your main responsibilities will be:

• Partner with business leaders to deliver the People Plan and drive a high‑performance culture.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders; coach, advise and challenge on people issues.
• Provide hands‑on HR support across organisation change, senior hires, reward, and early‑career programmes.
• Deliver cost‑effective, integrated HR solutions aligned to business goals and secure stakeholder buy‑in
• Champion line‑manager ownership of people management and ER cases, reinforcing the HR delivery model.
• Collaborate with HR Centres of Expertise, HR Direct and Shared Services to deliver joined‑up solutions.
• Work effectively with Union representatives to support business outcomes.
• Collaborate with HRBPs across the organisation on cross‑functional or cross‑geography people matters.

Essential: 

• Strong Employee Relations expertise with extensive case management experience
• Confident communicator – clear, professional written and verbal skills
• Skilled at building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Experienced in coaching, advising and constructively challenging managers
• Experienced in dealing with unions
• Strong influencing and negotiation capability
• Highly organised, with excellent prioritisation skills

Desirable:

• Project management experience
• CIPD qualified

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".