Junior HR Business Partner

HealthBoxHR; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension

Annual leave

EAP

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

HealthBoxHR in Gosport is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner to provide proactive, commercially focused HR support across the operation, covering payroll administration, employee relations and policy implementation within a hybrid, office-based role.

You will partner with managers, coach teams, assist recruitment and onboarding, manage probation, and help deliver the wider people strategy while pursuing CIPD progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Confident communicating with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to influence managers constructively.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and HR Administration: manage payroll elements, new starters/leavers, changes and deadlines.
• Operational HR: coach managers, ensure fair handling of ER matters, support restructures.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: support campaigns, offers, pre-employment checks and probation monitoring.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

06-11-2026

Application End Date

30-11-2026

Location

Gosport

State/County

Hampshire

PO13 0FW

Country

UK

Work Style

Hybrid

Description

Life Couriers is a growing logistics service provider operating across healthcare, marketing and events, and e-commerce. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing working environment.

Our CARE values underpin everything we do. We expect our people to demonstrate commitment, accountability, respect and excellence in their work, with a determination that we do not fail our customers or each other.

Job purpose

To provide a proactive, visible and commercially focused HR partnering service to the operation, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

The Junior HR Business Partner will work closely with operational managers and supervisors, providing practical HR advice, supporting employee relations matters, improving employee engagement and ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures.

The role will support the HR Manager in delivering the wider people strategy, whilst developing the knowledge and experience required to progress into a fully-fledged HR Business Partner position.

Responsibilities

Payroll and HR Administration

• Take responsibility for the HR element of the monthly payroll process.
• Ensure all new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, insurance deductions, promotions, contractual changes and are accurately recorded and recorded on the payroll system agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with line managers to obtain and verify payroll information before submission.
• Ensure sickness absence, statutory leave, unpaid leave and other relevant employee changes are accurately recorded on the payroll.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll-related queries, escalating complex pay or tax matters to the finance.
• Maintain appropriate records and audit trails to support payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure a smooth and controlled monthly payroll process.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure payroll information is handled in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

Operational HR Business Partnering

• Build effective working relationships with the management and supervisory teams.
• Coach and support managers in their people management responsibilities.
• Challenge poor management practice and promote accountability.
• Support organisational changes, restructures and consultation processes. Identify potential employee relations risks and elevate complex or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
• Ensure all employee relations matters are managed fairly, consistently and in accordance with employment legislation and company policy.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Support recruitment campaigns, candidate selection and interview processes.
• Ensure offers, contracts, pre-employment checks and onboarding documentation are completed.
• Monitor new starter progress throughout probation.
• Work with managers to improve retention and reduce early employee turnover.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working within a generalist HR role.
• Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Confident communicating with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR information systems. - HBHR is a plus
• A proactive, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence managers.

Education and Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or working towards one.
• Experience in logistics, transport, warehousing or another operational environment.

Personal attributes

• Approachable and visible within the operation.
• Resilient and confident when dealing with difficult conversations.
• Commercially aware and able to understand operational pressures.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy.
• Organised, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Passionate about developing managers and improving the employee experience.

Travel & Work Conditions:

• Primarily office based on hybrid basis after probation

We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development, and work-life balance of our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive Salary - We offer salaries that reflect skills, experience, and market rates.
• Annual Leave - Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays and a day for your Birthday!
• Pension Scheme - Access to a workplace pension with employer contributions.
• Flexible Working - Opportunities for flexible or hybrid working arrangements, where the role allows.
• Training and Development - Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential advice and support for personal, financial, and wellbeing matters.
• Health and Wellbeing Support - Initiatives and resources to promote physical and mental wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies - Including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Employee Discounts - Access to discounts and offers through our employee benefits platform.
• Recognition Schemes - Programmes to recognise and reward employee contributions.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.