Hybrid Junior HRBP: Data-Driven Partner & Change

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner in Southend-on-Sea. The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and full-time, 37.5 hours per week. You will support ~150 staff, provide guidance across the employee lifecycle, and partner with managers to drive data-informed people decisions.

Initially, you’ll embed into the business with in-office presence, then hybrid working. Ideal for an HR Advisor ready to step into broader business partnering or a Junior HRBP

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor / Senior HR Advisor or Junior HR Business Partner in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong generalist HR experience within a fast-paced setting.
• Proven employee relations experience including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation.
• Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using workforce data and people analytics to support decisions.
• Ability to identify patterns, trends and root causes for recommendations.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems, technology and AI tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees across the business.
• Manage a varied ER caseload including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Work with Occupational Health providers to support wellbeing and absence management.
• Coach and challenge managers to ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant decisions.
• Review complex situations, identify risks and propose practical solutions.
• Analyse people data and workforce trends to provide actionable insights.
• Produce reports and recommendations on attrition, absence, engagement and organizational performance.
• Support organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with reward activities, salary benchmarking and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Support the business in maximizing use of HR systems and AI-enabled tools.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Data analytics

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

HR systems/AI tools

Tools

HR systems

AI tools

Job description

Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner in Southend-on-Sea. The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and full-time, 37.5 hours per week. You will support ~150 staff, provide guidance across the employee lifecycle, and partner with managers to drive data-informed people decisions.

Initially, you’ll embed into the business with in-office presence, then hybrid working. Ideal for an HR Advisor ready to step into broader business partnering or a Junior HRBP