HR Business Partner - Milton Keynes
Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From the rejuvenation of King’s Cross station and the upgrade and expansion of Thameslink, to Europe’s largest civil engineering project – Crossrail - we are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures the UK has ever seen. This will help us deliver the better railway that is vital for the economic prosperity of this country, transforming how people travel and make a massive difference to passengers and freight users right across Britain.
Human Resources (HR) provides support on all people-related issues for Network Rail. We’re responsible for creating an environment that attracts and engages high-performing individuals to deliver engineering and operational excellence for Britain’s railway. Our approach is a pragmatic one, challenging where appropriate and professional in all areas of delivery. As a HRBP you’ll be closely integrated with the client group and will work to deliver the full suite of HR services tailored to their needs.
As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will partner with senior managers within our business to work with them to deliver the people strategy for your supported business area. This will include developing areas such as talent management, leadership development, succession planning and change management. Successful applicants will have experience of influencing and challenging at a senior level within a complex business environment.
It’s not necessary for you to have rail industry experience. In fact, what will set you apart is your motivation and natural flair for dealing with people at all levels.
Do you have….?
- The experience to deploy proactive and reactive specialist advice in all aspects of human resources to our business?
- Generalist human resources knowledge and experience (ideally CIPD qualified) whilst operating at management level?
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and trade union legislation?
- The knowledge to provide employee relations support and advice to the organisation on employment law and trade union agreements?
- The skills to develop and manage effective internal HR relationships (e.g. training and development, resourcing, comp and bens etc), providing seamless delivery?
Are you….?
- Delivery focused with the ability to support ongoing organisational change?
- Able to work with our HR Managers to continuously improve our human resources plan for our organisation?
- Able to influence across a range of management levels?
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of working in partnership and building strong working relationships with senior managers in order to improve people management.
- Experience of influencing and challenging at a senior level.
- Significant experience of working as an HR Generalist.
- Experience of leading change management programmes e.g. TUPE, Organisation re-design, redundancy programmes, etc.
- Experience in talent / succession planning.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of trade union negotiations.
What can we offer you….?
At Network Rail, you have the chance to develop a long, rewarding career. There are many different career paths - and many opportunities to fulfil your potential. After all, we believe that investing in our people via training and development is one of the most effective ways of improving the safety, reliability and efficiency of the railways. You can expect competitive pay, a bonus scheme and a choice of contributory pension schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave package, plus up to 60% discount on season rail tickets.
