Junior HR Business Partner

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a fast paced and well established organisation based near Southend. This is a varied role, supporting managers across the business with a wide range of people matters and contributing to the delivery of a high-performing, engaged workforce.

Working closely with the wider HR team, you will play a key role in delivering high quality HR support and solutions. You’ll provide advice to line managers, support employee relations processes, and contribute to driving improvement and engagement across the business. This role is ideal for an confident advisor ready for the next step in their career.

Key Details:

• Starting salary up to £45,000 
• Hybrid working opportunities 
• 24 days holiday + BH
• Healthcare & holiday buy back schemes
• Progression and development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance to employees, managers, and HR colleagues
• Advise and coach line managers on various HR topics including ER, as well as delivering training
• Support and manage a range of employee relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters
• Review and update HR policies in line with current legislation and best practice
• Work with data and metrics with the ability to understand and give insight into data
• Prepare and manage HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to onboarding processes and the delivery of HR metrics and reporting
• Support employee engagement activities, as well as supporting with reward processes
• Assist with recruitment, including pre-screening and coordination
• Assist with payroll activities where required
• Support office and facilities coordination and workplace H&S compliance

About You:

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or comparable HR role
• Strong experience managing employee relations cases in whole
• Good understanding of up to date UK employment law
• Confident using HR systems and data as well as Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to think ahead and work strategically
• CIPD qualified or equivalent work experience 
• Ability to influence and support managers effectively
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team

If you would like to have a confidential conversation about this role, or have any questions, please contact Helen @ Pure