Junior Human Resources Business Partner

Network Rail Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

About us

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

We have been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013 and have successfully delivered over 200 consultancy contracts for government, public and privately owned organisations, and for passenger and freight owners and operators, achieving consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, and impartiality.

About the role

We are hiring a Junior Human Resources (HR) Business Partner for our team in London.

In this role, you will support our Senior HR Business Partner in managing key HR processes and providing operational support for day-to-day people matters. You will play an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of HR activities at all stages of the employee lifecycle and will have the opportunity to collaborate with the wider global HR team on exciting projects that align to our Global People Plan.

Activities that you will get involved with day to day will be things like:

1. Providing operational support to key stakeholders and employees on a range of HR matters.
2. Enabling the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for all employees.
3. Supporting the provision of guidance on employee relations matters. Contributing to the offering of proactive solutions and supporting managers in resolving issues effectively.
4. Helping to manage the performance management process, ensuring that feedback and development plans are effectively communicated and implemented.
5. Supporting HR projects aimed at driving organisational effectiveness and employee engagement.
6. Partnering with the wider HR team to implement and enhance global HR initiatives and programs.

About you

1. Some previous experience in a HR role. For example, you may be working in, or have previously worked in, an entry level HR role and are looking for the next step up in your career;
2. CIPD qualified, or relevant professional experience;
3. Knowledge and experience of implementing best practice people solutions to enable a great business culture;
4. Strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to things like preparing presentations and reports;
5. Excellent written and spoken English abilities;
6. Capable of handling different tasks, responsibilities and tight schedules;
7. Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities;
8. A flexible and professional approach to adapt to changing needs and priorities.

What we offer

We offer a great benefits package which includes an industry-benchmarked salary, life insurance, an employee recognition scheme and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days each year.

We are family friendly organisation and can help you balance your professional and personal life through offering flexible working hours such as part-time, job-shares and compressed work weeks.

Work pattern

We work hybrid and expect you to be in the office for 1 day a week at our office in Waterloo Station in London.

You will undergo background pre-employment checks if successful, including a right to work, national criminal history and reference checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Rail Transportation