Junior HR Business Partner

Job Description

We’re looking for an ambitious Junior HR Business Partner to join our HR team. This role would suit a confident HR Advisor looking to develop into a partnering role. You’ll provide day‑to‑day HR support, handle the full employee lifecycle, and work closely with managers on people matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day to day HR queries from managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures and best practice to ensure consistent, fair outcomes.
• Support absence and performance management, providing guidance and documentation to managers.
• Handle employee relations issues (e.g. investigations, disciplinaries, grievances), escalating where needed.
• Maintain accurate HR records and use HR systems and data effectively.
• Review HR processes and recommend improvements to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support and lead HR projects on engagement, wellbeing, retention, talent and performance.
• Help develop and review HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Assist with HR reporting and analysis, using metrics to inform decisions and highlight trends.
• Work with Heads of Office and leaders on appraisals and talent discussions, progressing towards succession planning.
• Gradually own defined departments/offices as their main HR contact for operational and emerging strategic needs.
• Support performance improvement plans and organisational change, building confidence in influencing stakeholders.
• Coach managers on core people management skills to build capability and accountability.

Job Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor/Generalist role.
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum), ideally Level 5 or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
• Self‑motivated, solutions focused and confident in taking ownership.
• Highly organized, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational HR support.
• Experience driving talent management, appraisals and succession planning.
• Strong background in employee relations, performance and change management.
• Confident using HR systems and data for insights and decision making.

Job Benefits

• Salary aligned with your skills and expertise.
• 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays.
• Car allowance.
• A clear progression route to further your career.
• Flexible benefit and well‑being schemes.
• Birthday leave.
• 2 giving back days per year – paid leave to work with local charities or good causes.
• A hard‑working, fun and professional working environment.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay.
• 36.25 hour working week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and promote inclusiveness.

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