Human Resources Business Partner Support - Reading Apex

CompanyNetwork Rail

LocationReading, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/28/2026

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Occupation Type

Human resource managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£52,900 (£27.13 per hour)

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Description

Location

Reading, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Provide proactive, professional HR support to HR Business Partner teams to enable the delivery of value add HR support and the people plan for the supported organisation/s.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

Provide proactive, professional HR Support to the HR Business Partner team/s and the business to facilitate the delivery of value add HR and the delivery of the people/HR plans.
Support HR Business Partner teams in Talent Management, Workforce and Succession Planning and performance planning, maintaining appropriate data within the associated process.
Provide support for Organisation Change programmes, through the full development and implementation phases.
Provide project management support to the HR Business Partner team, tracking, measuring and communicating through the project timeline.
Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with research, reporting requirements, analysis and production of reports to support the implementation of HR initiatives.
Seeks, identifies and develops solutions to continuously improve the HR support to the business.
Maintains up to date professional HR knowledge to input into the development of both operational and value add HR initiatives.
Takes ownership for delivery of assigned work within HR programmes/initiatives.
Support the associated HR Business Partner team/s with ad hoc administrative and operational HR activity.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

Demonstrates strong customer service skills.
Experience of working within a large, complex and fast moving organisation.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Resilient, Adaptable and Flexible.
IT literate, strong excel, word and PowerPoint knowledge.
Experience of event coordination and facilitation.
Research and analytical skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Experience of supporting the delivery of HR initiatives and projects.

Desirable

CIPD Qualified or relevant HR Support experience.
Graduate calibre

How To Apply (External)

Salary: Band 5 - £29,500 - £31,000

Closing date: 10th February 2026 - Late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to apply.

This is a fixed term opportunity for the duration of 12 months.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk

Network Rail Benefits

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