Junior HR Business Partner in Manchester

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.