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About Network Rail Join our HR Team at Network Rail High Speed Employee Relations Business Partner (12 months) Who we are
Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK's only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).
The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels.
NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client HS1 Ltd, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations - through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client.
Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed 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.
When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Watch our video to find out more! Brief Description The role
We have an exciting opportunity within Network Rail High Speed to join the HR team as an Employee Relations Business Partner.
You will support and guide managers on a range of complex employee relations matters, offering impartial and informed advice.
You will also play a pivotal role in the rollout of an upgraded HR Direct system, ensuring line managers are fully informed and supported in utilising the new platform.
This role will also offer you the opportunity to build line management capability, through the delivery of upskilling workshops, briefings, and coaching.
To be truly successful in this role, you must be confident offering impartial and balanced advice to a range of colleagues.
Attention to detail is required, to navigate successfully through a complex industrial relations landscape.
You will have the ability to see the bigger picture, by understanding our people data and developing targeted initiatives to improve underperforming business areas.
Finally, as a true specialist, you will regularly update your knowledge on employment law and policy change, so that you can be a truly trusted business partner.
This is a 12 month fixed term/secondment position (with the potential to become permanent) so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.
We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve.
To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce.
Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.
Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.
Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!
About the role (External) The person
So, who are we looking for?
If you can answer yes to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have:
A proven track record in a previous HR Advisory role, particularly experience of dealing with numerous and highly complex Employee Relations cases, up to and including Tribunal stage across several organisation functions within a large complex organisation.A 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.Passion to deliver excellent customer service and 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.
Although it isn't essential, it would be helpful if you have experience working in a unionised environment and if you have experience of working in a remote capacity, independently and on own initiative even better!
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