At a Glance
- Tasks: Support employee relations and provide hands-on HR guidance for blue-collar workers.
- Company: Join Henkel, a leading company with a focus on innovation and employee engagement.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to various HR processes and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in employee relations while developing your HR skills.
- Qualifications: HR knowledge and a passion for supporting people in the workplace.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About this Position
Are you an HR professional looking to take your next step into a role where you can build strong employee relations experience and make a real impact on the ground? We are recruiting a Junior HR Business Partner (Employee Relations focus) to support the Henkel Adhesives business in the UK (c.500+ employees). This role offers hands-on exposure across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on supporting and managing employee relations casework for our blue-collar population, under the guidance of the HR Business Partner. The role requires regular on-site presence at the Winsford and St Neots manufacturing plants, working closely with managers and employees to provide practical, people-focused HR support. You will also assist with the preparation and triage of white-collar ER matters, and may occasionally support ER activity across other UK business units as part of development and workload balancing.
What you’ll do
- Support employee relations casework for blue-collar employees, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters, ensuring outcomes are fair, timely and compliant.
- Assist with early-stage ER activity for white-collar employees by preparing documentation, evidence packs, investigation notes and case summaries.
- Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers, helping them apply policies confidently and address issues early.
- Support HR administration and operational processes including onboarding, offboarding, contract changes and employee documentation.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR processes follow internal standards and legal requirements.
- Support people processes such as probation reviews, performance cycles and workforce planning activity.
- Help identify ER trends and recurring issues, supporting the HRBP with insight and reporting.
- Work closely with the HR Business Partner, HR Operations and Centres of Expertise to ensure a consistent employee experience.
Junior HR Business Partner employer: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Henkel is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and engagement, particularly in the role of Junior HR Business Partner. With a strong focus on building employee relations within a dynamic manufacturing environment, employees benefit from hands-on experience, supportive management, and opportunities for growth across various HR functions. The collaborative work culture at our Winsford and St Neots plants fosters a sense of community, making it an ideal place for HR professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
