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About the role
HR Business Partner Support
Sussex Route | 6-Month Fixed Term Contract / Secondment
Potential for extension or permanent opportunity
Start Your HR Career with Network Rail
Are you looking to take your first step into Human Resources, or build on your existing HR experience within a large and complex organisation?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Southern Region HR team as an HR Business Partner Support, working closely with experienced HR professionals to support our Sussex Route business. You'll gain invaluable exposure to a broad range of HR activities while developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to build a successful career in Human Resources.
Whether you're already working in an HR, administration, coordination, or customer-focused role, or you're studying towards a CIPD qualification and looking for practical experience, this role offers a fantastic platform for growth and development.
Why Join Us?
As part of our HR team, you'll work alongside experienced HR Business Partners who will support and develop you throughout your journey. You'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR disciplines, helping to shape people initiatives that have a real impact on our employees and the wider business.
From talent management and workforce planning to organisational change and people projects, you'll see first-hand how HR contributes to business success while building a strong foundation for your future career.
Your experience and skills
What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same. You'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of HR initiatives across the business, including:
- 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.
What You'll Gain
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical HR experience and build the foundations for a long-term career in Human Resources. During your time with us, you'll gain exposure to:
- HR Business Partnering
- Workforce and succession planning
- Organisational change
- Talent and performance management
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Strategic people planning
What We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic, organised, and proactive individuals who have a genuine interest in developing a career in HR.
You'll bring:
- 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.
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to develop.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
It Would Be Great If You Also Have
- Previous experience working in an HR, administrative, or coordination role.
- A CIPD qualification or are currently working towards one.
- A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career within Human Resources.
Ready to Develop Your HR Career?
If you're looking for an opportunity to gain valuable HR experience, learn from experienced professionals, and make a real contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and take the next step in building a rewarding career in Human Resources.