Who We Are
At Network Rail, we keep Britain moving – connecting people and communities every day.
Benefits
- A generous pension scheme
- A 35‑hour working week
- A competitive salary of circa £43,588, depending on experience
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and CIPD support
- 75% discounted travel on season tickets
- Access to retailer discounts and savings
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
About The Role
This 12‑month fixed‑term role is based in York, with travel to sites. As a Human Resources Business Partner on the East Coast Route, you will work closely with leaders to deliver people‑focused solutions that support around 450 colleagues across a diverse, operational environment. From workforce planning and talent to employee relations and engagement, you will play a key role in shaping the colleague experience and driving business performance.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the full range of generalist HR activity, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations and implementation of EDI plans.
- Successfully deliver client‑responsive, cost‑effective and integrated people solutions that address key business objectives, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders.
- Coach, advise and challenge business leaders on short‑ and medium‑term HR issues such as organisational change and employee relations case management.
- Travel to depots and operational centres, remaining co‑located for the majority of the time.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong partnership and relationship‑building with senior leaders, HR centre‑of‑expertise colleagues, trade union colleagues and client‑area team members.
- Knowledge and experience of implementing best‑practice HR solutions to drive a high‑performance culture.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to balance many competing priorities.
- Generalist HR knowledge – CIPD qualified or relevant experience.
- Resilience and a proven track record of operating in a complex, unionised environment.
Information for Applicants
We know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident organisation and are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible by providing adjustments to support individual needs.
Advert closes: Friday 19 June 2026
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