HR Business Partner

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its global HR team in Jersey. This role involves acting as the first point of contact for employee relations, driving engagement, and planning resources through internal moves and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD qualification, proven HR experience preferably in a legal or partnership environment, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach. Strong client service focus and ability to handle sensitive issues are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification.
• Experience in HR generalist roles, particularly in legal or partnership settings.
• Ability to handle employee relations issues and advise on solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Drive employee engagement and provide coaching to managers.
• Plan resource needs through recruitment and development.
• Assist with salary and bonus reviews based on performance.
• Collaborate on global HR change initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations advice

Relationship building

Communication skills

Client service focus

Education

CIPD qualification (Graduate or Member status)

Job description

Role Process

The firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its global HR team in Jersey. The role supports the delivery of a people-focused strategy by partnering with leaders to address business-specific needs and provide expert HR services.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, coaching managers to resolve matters informally where possible.
• Drive employee engagement by identifying concerns and advising managers on solutions.
• Plan resource needs through internal moves, development assignments, and external recruitment; participate in interviews and onboarding.
• Support professional growth initiatives, including goal setting, performance coaching, and reviews.
• Assist managers with salary and bonus reviews, ensuring decisions reflect performance and market trends.
• Collaborate on global HR change initiatives, tailoring programmes to local needs and ensuring effective communication.
• Contribute to processes for promotions, succession planning, and diversity to build a future-ready organisation.

Requirements

• CIPD qualified (Graduate or Member status).
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally in a legal or partnership environment.
• Skilled in advising on employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, recruitment).
• Experience with HR systems and working within a global HR team.
• Strong relationship-building and client service focus.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Collaborative approach, professional maturity, confidentiality, and commercial acumen.