Junior HR Business Partner: ER & Ops, Hybrid UK

Henkel; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consumer goods company seeks a Junior HR Business Partner in Hemel Hempstead. In this role, you will support employee relations casework, provide HR operations, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate has experience in managing ER cases and possesses strong communication and HR data skills. Perks include a flexible work scheme, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact across a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Flexible work scheme

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards

Gender‑neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Performance bonus / incentives

Competitive Pension & Life Assurance

Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Celebration vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee relations cases with a sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Strong HR operations capability and attention to detail.
• Confidence working with HR data and translating insight into action.
• Credible, pragmatic communicator able to build trust with managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage employee relations casework for blue‑collar employees.
• Provide early‑stage ER guidance and prepare case summaries for white‑collar ER matters.
• Coach managers on policy application to reduce escalation.
• Deliver core HR operations including onboarding and offboarding.
• Analyse HR and workforce data to provide insight on trends.

Skills

Managing employee relations cases

Understanding of UK employment law

HR operations capability

Working with HR data

Pragmatic communication

Job description

A global consumer goods company seeks a Junior HR Business Partner in Hemel Hempstead. In this role, you will support employee relations casework, provide HR operations, and ensure compliance with UK employment law. The ideal candidate has experience in managing ER cases and possesses strong communication and HR data skills. Perks include a flexible work scheme, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact across a diverse workforce.