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Posting ID
PSR1JP00101931
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Network Rail
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

On behalf of Network Rail, we are looking for Employee Relations Business Partner (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in York or Leeds 2-3 days per week / Hybrid 

 

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're 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 an Employee Relations Business Partner your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Provide professional, expert, face to face Human Resources advice, coaching and support to cross functional line managers when dealing with escalated complex Employee Relations cases across a defined geographical area and in line with Network Rail policies and procedures.
  • Provide clear guidance to managers regarding their responsibilities within a process or procedure and the elements the HR function will undertake.
  • Proactively manage and develop relationships and communication channels with Business Partner teams and HR Direct regarding complex ER cases and development requirements.
  • Development and delivery of targeted line manager up-skilling working closely with the HR Business Partner and broader HR Direct team on company wide initiatives.
  • Maintain and track case records and documentation through HR Direct and Network Rail systems in a timely manner.
  • Provide coaching, guidance and support to enable line managers to formulate pragmatic and business focussed solutions which are balanced with policy application and broader employment legislation.
  • Responsible for the provision of consistent advice to line managers and therefore required to liaise across the broader HR function and share knowledge proactively.
  • Proactively maintain own knowledge on Employment Legislation and Organisational awareness.
  • Provide support to the ER Operations Manager or HR Business Partner team/s as required/requested.

 

Essential:

  • A proven track record in a previous HR Advisory role, in particular experience of dealing with numerous and highly complex Employee Relations cases, up to and including Tribunal stage across a number of organisation functions within a large complex organisation.
  • Demonstrates strong commercial approach and understanding of business needs.
  • Experience of development and delivery of manager up-skilling both individually and through workshops/formal development interventions.
  • Up to date Employment Law knowledge and practical application of legislation.
  • Passionate about customer service and delivering professional HR support to the business.
  • Capability to establish professional credibility quickly.
  • Experience of coaching and influencing line managers and senior business leaders.
  • Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
  • CIPD qualified or relevant experience to demonstrate level of competence.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of managers with varying levels of capability.

 

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.

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