Junior HR Business Partner

We are looking for a proactive Junior Business Partner to join an Engineering company in Chelmsford on a 12 month FTC. This is a varied generalist role supporting managers and employees across a wide range of HR activities, including employee relations, learning and development, compliance and project work.  

They are looking for someone with similar industry experience ideally within construction, engineering or similar backgrounds due to the nature of the business.

Key Details

• FTC contract for 1 year
• Salary circa £42k
• 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday
• Based in Chelmsford with some travel required.
• Hybrid working available.
• 25 days holiday + BH

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations cases, including absence, performance and probation reviews.
• Assist with the delivery of HR projects and organisational initiatives.
• Coordinate training, learning and development activities across the business.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, records and reporting.
• Support payroll, benefits and compliance processes.
• Contribute to wellbeing, audit and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor position or similar level role.
• Good understanding of core HR practices and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations activities.
• Previous experience within multi site, engineering or construction business ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

If you are available immediately and are interested in joining this varied and growing business then please get in touch to find out more.