Junior HR Business Partner - up to £50k + bonus + benefits

Currently recruiting for a Junior HR BP to join a professional organisation based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and motivated HR professional to contribute to organisational success through innovative HR strategies and effective stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is very hands-on, confident in what they can do and someone who can spread their wings and grow in a new space.

The role will be working closely with the Director of the business, following their lead and leading from a people perspective, building trust with the staff and taking on HR responsibility.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Coaching and mentoring line managers within your Employee Group through the performance lifecycle (appraisals, 121s, salary review process, promotions and underperformance)
• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand business goals and translate them into HR strategies.
• Influence and guide workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Champion initiatives that foster a high-performance culture and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with recruitment professionals to attract top talent aligned with the divisions needs and growth plan.
• Support onboarding, training, and career development programmes
• Supporting with wider HR-related projects

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous HR Advisor, HR Manager or Junior HR BP experience, ideally within professional services
• CIPD qualified (Level 5)
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations and TUPE would be advantageous

The role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and grow their HR career, with excellent benefits and hybrid working.