Junior HR Business Partner

Prestige Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional organisation in Manchester is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner to enhance HR strategies and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience, be CIPD Level 5 qualified, and possess strong coaching and communication skills. Responsibilities include guiding employee relations practices, mentoring managers, and shaping HR initiatives. This role presents an excellent opportunity for career development with hybrid working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Manager or Junior HR BP.
• Ideally experience in professional services.
• Strong adaptability to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues.
• Coach and mentor line managers through performance processes.
• Collaborate with leadership on HR strategies.
• Influence workforce planning and talent management.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Coaching and mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret data

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Junior HR Business Partner - up to £50k + bonus + benefits

Currently recruiting for a Junior HR BP to join a professional organisation based in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and motivated HR professional to contribute to organisational success through innovative HR strategies and effective stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is very hands‑on, confident in what they can do and someone who can spread their wings and grow in a new space.

The role will be working closely with the Director of the business, following their lead and leading from a people perspective, building trust with the staff and taking on HR responsibility.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent practices.
• Coaching and mentoring line managers within your Employee Group through the performance lifecycle (appraisals, 121s, salary review process, promotions and underperformance)
• Collaborate with the leadership team to understand business goals and translate them into HR strategies.
• Influence and guide workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Champion initiatives that foster a high-performance culture and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with recruitment professionals to attract top talent aligned with the divisions needs and growth plan.
• Support onboarding, training, and career development programmes
• Supporting with wider HR-related projects

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous HR Advisor, HR Manager or Junior HR BP experience, ideally within professional services
• CIPD qualified (Level 5)
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret data and use insights to drive decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
• Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), integrations and TUPE would be advantageous

The role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop and grow their HR career, with excellent benefits and hybrid working.