Human Resources Business Partner

The role is for a 12 month fixed term and can be based in Cardiff, Newport or Baglan.

No two days are ever the same as a Human Resources Business Partner at Network Rail. One day, you might be partnering with senior leaders to shape workforce plans, discuss succession and talent development, or support organisational change initiatives. The next, you could be coaching managers
through complex employee relations matters, providing expert advice and helping them make confident, informed people decisions.

A typical day includes:

• Partnering with senior managers to align people priorities with business objectives.
• Coaching and influencing leaders on people management, performance and employee relations matters.
• Supporting organisational change programmes and workforce planning activities.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider HR function to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Building strong relationships with trade union representatives and key stakeholders. Identifying opportunities to develop talent, strengthen succession plans and enhance employee engagement.
• Using data and insight to inform decisions and drive continuous improvment.

Whilst this role offers plenty of autonomy and variety, you'll never be on your own. You'll join a welcoming, knowledgeable and supportive HR team that values collaboration, celebrates success and is passionate about making a difference for our people and the business.

You'll build strong relationships across the business, working closely with leadership teams, HR specialists, shared services colleagues and trade union representatives to deliver practical people solutions that support business performance. Whether you're driving a talent initiative, supporting a
major change programme, advising on employee relations matters, or helping leaders create high-performing teams, you'll be at the heart of making a real difference to both our people and our organisation.

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and turning people challenges into practical solutions, you'll thrive in this role.

The most rewarding part? Seeing the positive impact of your work. Whether you've helped develop future talent, guided a leader through a challenging situation, or delivered a people solution that enables the business to succeed, you'll know you've played a key role in keeping the Railway moving.

Salary £43,588 - £53,167 (pro-rated)
(Salary offered is dependent upon experience and will not exceed stated salary)

Benefits include:

• Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel.
• GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.