Human Resources Business Partner
Job Posting for Human Resources Business Partner at Network Rail
Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
Southern Region - Human Resources
About Network Rail
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
Brief Description
Location: Based at London Blackfriars with occasional travel to Ashford and Orpington
Position Type: Part-Time (2.5 days / 17.5 hours a week)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the workplace? Do you have a knack for aligning HR strategy with business goals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated HR Business Partner to join our team on a part-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in delivering our business-aligned People Plan and HR strategy. Your expertise will provide essential coaching and support to our leadership teams, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for our Maintenance teams within the Kent Route.
About the role (External)
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Implementation: Collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver the HR Strategy/People Plan, focusing on talent management, succession planning, and change management to drive high performance.
- Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing expert coaching, advice, and challenge on HR issues.
- Operational Support: Offer operational HR support on organizational changes, senior appointments, salary and bonus management, and graduate/apprentice programs.
- People Solutions: Deliver client-responsive, cost-effective, and integrated people solutions that align with key business objectives.
- Union Collaboration: Work with union representatives to support business solutions and ensure effective people management.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with HR colleagues across the business to address cross-business and geographical HR issues.
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
- Strong business/commercial acumen and understanding of business needs.
- Proven experience in partnering with senior managers to improve people management.
- Passion for customer service and ability to demonstrate previous achievements.
- Knowledge and experience in implementing best practice HR solutions.
- Experience in coaching and influencing senior managers.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to identify, develop, and retain talent.
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience demonstrating technical HR knowledge.
- Proven track record in a complex working environment.
- Experience in organization change programs (e.g., TUPE, organization redesign, redundancy programs).
- Ability to manage multiple business priorities.
Desired:
- MCIPD/post-graduate human resources qualification.
- Understanding of project management principles and experience managing complex projects.
- Experience working within a unionised environment.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Make a tangible difference within our Maintenance teams.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Flexible Working: Part-time hours to support work-life balance.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to contribute to our business success while developing your HR career, we want to hear from you!
Closing date: 5 August 2024 - Late applications will not be accepted.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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Human Resources Business Partner (Part-time)
Location
Blackfriars, GB
Department Name
Southern Region - Human Resources
About Network Rail
Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!
We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.
About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.
We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
Brief Description
Location: Based at London Blackfriars with occasional travel to Ashford and Orpington
Position Type: Part-Time (2.5 days / 17.5 hours a week)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the workplace? Do you have a knack for aligning HR strategy with business goals? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated HR Business Partner to join our team on a part-time basis. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in delivering our business-aligned People Plan and HR strategy. Your expertise will provide essential coaching and support to our leadership teams, ensuring a positive and productive work environment for our Maintenance teams within the Kent Route.
About the role (External)
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Implementation: Collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver the HR Strategy/People Plan, focusing on talent management, succession planning, and change management to drive high performance.
- Relationship Building: Develop strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders, providing expert coaching, advice, and challenge on HR issues.
- Operational Support: Offer operational HR support on organizational changes, senior appointments, salary and bonus management, and graduate/apprentice programs.
- People Solutions: Deliver client-responsive, cost-effective, and integrated people solutions that align with key business objectives.
- Union Collaboration: Work with union representatives to support business solutions and ensure effective people management.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with HR colleagues across the business to address cross-business and geographical HR issues.
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
- Strong business/commercial acumen and understanding of business needs.
- Proven experience in partnering with senior managers to improve people management.
- Passion for customer service and ability to demonstrate previous achievements.
- Knowledge and experience in implementing best practice HR solutions.
- Experience in coaching and influencing senior managers.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to identify, develop, and retain talent.
- CIPD qualified or equivalent experience demonstrating technical HR knowledge.
- Proven track record in a complex working environment.
- Experience in organization change programs (e.g., TUPE, organization redesign, redundancy programs).
- Ability to manage multiple business priorities.
Desired:
- MCIPD/post-graduate human resources qualification.
- Understanding of project management principles and experience managing complex projects.
- Experience working within a unionised environment.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Make a tangible difference within our Maintenance teams.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Flexible Working: Part-time hours to support work-life balance.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to contribute to our business success while developing your HR career, we want to hear from you!
How to apply (External)
Closing date: 5 August 2024 - Late applications will not be accepted.
Click apply now to apply.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
All prospective candidates who are offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
Network Rail Benefits - To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
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