Junior HR Business Partner

Michael Page (UK); South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences business is seeking a Junior HR Business Partner to provide HR support and manage employee relations. Key responsibilities include advising managers, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with employment law. The role offers a salary of circa £50,000 and benefits like 25 days holiday leave and private health care. This is a 12-month contract with hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Comprehensive private health care

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Generalist role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment law required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters professionally.
• Support recruitment processes effectively.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Knowledge of UK Employment law

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced HR Generalist? Excited by the idea of a contract role?

About Our Client

You will be working as part of a well established HR team, as part of a global life sciences business. This role reports into the HR Manager and will work alongside several centres of excellence to deliver outstanding support to UK employees, whilst also working alongside global HR teams.

Job Description

• Provide HR advice and support to managers and employees, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in the implementation of HR initiatives that support business objectives.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, in line with best practices.
• Support recruitment processes, to ensure that they are well-managed, inclusive and effective.
• Contribute to performance management processes and help drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team to deliver training and development programmes.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company standards.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Junior HR Business Partner must have:

• Experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK Employment law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Aware of working across global teams
• Experience in handling employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What\'s on Offer

A salary of circa £50,000 per annum, 25 days of annual holiday leave, plus bank holidays, comprehensive private health care coverage, enhanced pension contributions to support your future and an environment which champions professional development.

This is a 12 month contract. Please only apply if you are able to commit for the duration. Hybrid working is available.