Junior People & Culture Partner

Junior People & Culture Partner

Salary: £40,000-£43,000 Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to Cornwall (expenses covered). A full UK driving licence is required.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor looking to take the next step into a People Partner role . Working alongside a Senior People & Culture Partner, you'll support managers across the business, providing expert HR guidance and delivering people-focused solutions that drive engagement, performance and organisational success.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance across the employee lifecycle.

• Manage Employee Relations cases including absence, disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability matters.

• Coach and support managers on people management best practice.

• Support organisational change, wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.

• Deliver people-focused projects and continuous improvement activities.

• Analyse people data and trends to support decision-making.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and Trade Union representatives.

What we're looking for

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent HR experience).

• Previous experience providing HR advice to managers.

• Strong Employee Relations experience and confidence managing cases independently.

• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience delivering training and supporting change initiatives would be advantageous.

• Trade Union experience is desirable.

What's on offer?

• A fantastic step-up opportunity for an HR Advisor looking to develop into a People Partner role.

• £40,000-£43,000 salary.

• Every other Friday off.

• Flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm (37.5-hour week).

• Hybrid working pattern with 2-3 days onsite/in the office and the remainder working from home.

• Expensed travel when visiting other sites.

• Exposure to organisational change, workforce planning, projects and strategic people initiatives.

• Strong development opportunities within a growing People & Culture function.