Junior HR Business Partner

We are recruiting an exciting opportunity on behalf of our client for a Junior HR Business Partner to join their People team on a 12–month FTC, in offices based near Leeds. Our client is an international market–leader within the FMCG food sector, a well–known and globally respected brand. They are offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience as part of a large HR function, providing professional and proactive HR advice and support across all areas of the business including Commercial, Operations and Retail. This is a generalist role providing key involvement in the ER process and implementation of the wider People Plan. The right candidate will be qualified to Level 5 CIPD, with a proven record of managing and resolving ER cases. This is a superb opportunity for a HR Assistant or Advisor looking for that next step with a reputable, global organisation.

Our client is truly at the forefront of employee engagement, offering superb benefits including 28 days holidays + BH, flexi hours and hybrid working, a generous pension and in–house saving scheme and various social and team events. Whilst this role is a 12–month FTC, it could continue longer term and we are looking for someone with strong ambition within the HR sector.

If you are an enthusiastic HR expert, and can be passion, skill and dedication, looking for a supportive and fast paced team environment, this could be a superb opportunity for you!

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Junior HR Business Partner:

• Support the Commercial and Operations HR Business Partners with ER case queries as requested.
• Delivering a robust ER case management advice service to various stakeholders in the business, providing coaching and professional HR support to line managers.
• Monitor ER procedures, policies and processes, ensuring they are effective and applied across the business.
• Work with the Retail Leadership Team.
• Provide recruitment support – coordinate and attend interviews, maintain recruitment systems, conduct associated administration.
• Support and lead on HR Business Partner Team with compliance related requests including DSAR's.

What we are looking for in the Junior HR Business Partner:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Proven track record of managing and resolving ER cases.
• Customer focussed, working at pace, able to deliver commercial advice.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and relevant HR systems.
• A strong problem solver, providing pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, influencing stakeholders, and pushing back as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This is an excellent and unique opportunity to work within an internationally renowned business, within an exciting and fast–paced role. If you have the experience outlined above, please submit your CV immediately to be considered.

Please note, due to the number of responses we receive, unfortunately we are unable to give feedback to all individuals. If you have not heard back within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.