Junior HR Business Partner

Role Overview

• Act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries, providing professional guidance and support to employees, managers, and HR Administrators
• Provide expert advice to line managers on the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and processes
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide insight, support decision-making, and drive HR best practice
• Support and guide managers through employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance, welfare, and performance cases
• Monitor, review, and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice
• Deliver training and coaching to managers and leaders on HR processes and people management practices
• Support the identification of learning and development needs across the business and contribute to employee development initiatives
• Prepare and review HR documentation including contracts, letters, and employee correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Support onboarding activities and contribute to the delivery of HR metrics and people insights
• Promote a collaborative and positive workplace culture aligned to company values and strategic objectives
• Support employee engagement initiatives including surveys, focus groups, and feedback activities to enhance employee experience
• Assist with recruitment and attraction activities including pre-screening, interview coordination, salary benchmarking, and employer branding initiatives
• Support reward and compensation activities including pay reviews, bonus administration, and market benchmarking
• Support payroll-related processes, ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy
• Assist with the day-to-day management of office facilities, suppliers, and workplace maintenance
• Support workplace Health & Safety activities and maintain accurate compliance records

Requirements

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or Business Partner role
• Experience managing a range of employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters
• Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Experience using HR systems and HR metrics/KPIs to support business decisions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to build effective relationships and confidently support managers across the business
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified/desirable, or currently working towards qualification

Benefits

• 32 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company-paid health cash plan allowing you to save on day to day health essentials
• Company pension scheme
• 3% employer contribution
• Holiday buy scheme
• up to 3 extra days per year
• Tech Scheme
• allowing you to save on the latest tech and spread the payments over 12 months
• Cycle to work Scheme
• allowing you to save on a new bike and spread the payments over 12 months
• Staff discounts on our travel insurance products
• 4 x Life Assurance