Associate HR Business Partner

Medirest Signature; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global learning and assessment company is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to provide support and advice on employee relations. This full-time position based in Manchester offers a hybrid working arrangement and is perfect for candidates with CIPD Level 3 HR certification. The successful individual will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations required.
• Generalist HR exposure preferred.
• Strong adherence to legal compliance and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers.
• Maintain employee data confidentiality.
• Implement HR best practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Time management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 HR certification

Job description

Our Organisation

Pearson VUE (pearsonvue.com) has established itself as a leader in computer-based testing for several decades, administering over 15 million certification and licensure examinations annually across diverse sectors, including academia, admissions, IT, and healthcare. As global leaders in high-stakes assessment delivery, we operate the world's largest network of nearly 20,000 test centres located in 180 countries. Our reputation within the assessment industry is built on enduring partnerships with an extensive array of clients, ranging from prominent technology organisations to government bodies and regulatory agencies. Pearson VUE consistently appears on the Forbes list of Best Employers and has received recognition through honours such as the Best Employers for Diversity awards.

We take pride in offering an outstanding environment for professional development and are currently seeking an Associate HR Business Partner to join our accomplished team based from our Salford Quays, Manchester office.

Pearson VUE operates as part of Pearson, the world's foremost learning company, which boasts a global presence and market-leading businesses. Pearson is publicly listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO).

Your Opportunity

• Associate HR Business Partner
• Associated office - Salford Quays, Manchester, UK
• Fixed-term contract: 13 months
• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary offered
• Emphasis on Employee Relations
• Hybrid working arrangement

Are you prepared to elevate your career in Human Resources? The position of Associate HR Business Partner at Pearson VUE offers you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and further your career within a supportive environment.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with experienced HR professionals, delivering a proactive and effective Human Resources service to managers and employees within designated areas of the Pearson VUE global business. You will ensure that managers receive comprehensive support across all HR matters, with a focus on employee relations, enabling them to achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

Candidates should demonstrate prior experience in employee relations, possess generalist HR exposure, and hold a minimum of CIPD Level 3 HR certification.

Your Responsibilities

• Advise and partner with managers across all employee relations and generalist HR functions
• Maintain strict legal compliance and confidentiality when managing employee personal data.
• Advocate for and implement best practices aligned with Pearson VUE's objectives and organisational culture.
• Guide and support managers regarding grievance, disciplinary, and other employee-related matters to ensure cases progress in accordance with legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Oversee and, where appropriate, work in conjunction with the Pearson PeopleCare Team to ensure effective administrative support for both the HR function and wider business.
• Collaborate with the PeopleCare team to guarantee robust systems and processes are in place.

Our Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous HR experience focusing on Employee Relations and must have attained, at minimum, a CIPD Level 3 HR certificate.

Successful applicants will exhibit strong time management, organisational, and prioritisation abilities essential for thriving in a dynamic and occasionally high-pressure environment. Independence is expected, coupled with the discernment to seek guidance when necessary.

We require a dependable, responsible team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and meticulous attention to detail are also essential.

Your rewards & benefits

We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits

Our Recruitment Process

We anticipate that the selected candidate will commence employment on 1 October 2025.

We wish you every success throughout the application process.

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Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Job: Human Resources

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 20492