HR Business Partner Support – Start Your HR Career (6-month FTC)

Network Rail; Blackfriars; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking an HR Business Partner Support for the Sussex Route on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and the chance to work with experienced HR professionals in a large, complex organisation.

You'll gain hands-on experience across talent management, workforce planning, organisational change, and data reporting. CIPD qualification or progression is valued, and the role supports a forward-looking HR career within Network Rail.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong customer service experience and a people-focused approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supporting HR Business Partners with talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, and performance activities.
• Assisting with organisational change projects, helping to plan, coordinate, and implement change initiatives.
• Providing project support, tracking actions, monitoring progress, and ensuring key stakeholders remain informed.
• Conducting research and analysing information to support HR decision-making.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and HR documentation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Coordinating HR activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Building strong relationships with managers and colleagues across the organisation.
• Contributing to people-focused initiatives that support business objectives and employee experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Network Rail is seeking an HR Business Partner Support for the Sussex Route on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and the chance to work with experienced HR professionals in a large, complex organisation.

You'll gain hands-on experience across talent management, workforce planning, organisational change, and data reporting. CIPD qualification or progression is valued, and the role supports a forward-looking HR career within Network Rail.