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via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·today

Human Resources Business Partner - 12 month fixed term contract

Network Rail

York Full-time

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Who We Are
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At Network Rail, we keep Britain moving \- connecting people and communities every day.

As a Human Resources Business Partner on our East Coast Route, you'll 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'll play a key role in shaping the colleague experience and driving business performance.

This 12\-month fixed\-term role , based in York with travel to sites, offers genuine variety, impact and the opportunity to influence change.

In return, you'll benefit from a rewarding career with a strong focus on your development and wellbeing, including:

A competitive salary of circa £43,588, depending on experience

Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and CIPD support

A generous pension scheme

75% discounted travel on season tickets

Access to retailer discounts and savings

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

A 35\-hour working week

About the role
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What does a Human Resources Business Partner in East Coast Route do?

Well, no two days are ever the same, there are approx. 2500 colleagues employed in East Coast Route, geographically located along the East Coast mainline from Kings Cross up to Berwick. As HRBP, you'll report to a Senior HRBP, and you'll work alongside a dedicated client area of approx. 450 colleagues.

You'll be responsible for the full range of generalist HR activity including delivering the HR people strategy focussing on workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, employee engagement, employee relations and implementing our EDI plans.

You'll also successfully deliver client responsive, cost effective and integrated people solutions that address key business objectives, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders. This will involve coaching, advising and challenging business leaders on short and medium\-term HR issues such as organisation change and employee relations case management.

We're looking for someone to join our team who is flexible, collaborative and able to challenge us, so we continue to improve on our journey of modernisation. Our HRBPs sit alongside their client areas and therefore are expected to travel to depots / operational centres and be co\-located for the majority of their time.

This role is based from York Holgate Depot with travel to other sites as needed.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Your experience and skills
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We're looking for people with bags of potential whose strengths include:

Working in partnership and building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders from senior leaders, HR centre of expertise colleagues, trade union colleagues as well as the team members in your client area.

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 including day to day operational HR activities alongside delivering the HR strategic plan.

Excellent generalist HR Knowledge \- CIPD qualified or relevant experience.

Resilience is key and a proven track record of operating in a complex and unionised environment would be beneficial

Please refer to the job description for more information.

Don't meet every requirement?

We know that great candidates don't always tick every box. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet all the criteria but you could still be exactly who we're looking for.

We're building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, so we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds

Inclusive and accessible

We're proud to be a Disability Confident organisation and are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. We'll always do our best to make adjustments to support your individual needs.

Advert closes: Friday 19 June 2026

Key Information

Vacancy Details
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Number of Positions:1
Contract Type:Fixed\-Term
Hours:Full Time
Salary:£43,588 \- £57,464
Location:York
Closing Date:19\-JUN\-2026
Job Category:HR and Legal
Function:Eastern Region
Organisation:OA HR EC (846012\) G5

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