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Job Description
We’re looking for an ambitious Junior HR Business Partner to join our HR team. This role would suit a confident HR Advisor looking to develop into a partnering role. You’ll provide day‑to‑day HR support, handle the full employee lifecycle, and work closely with managers on people matters.&nbsp;<br id="isPasted"><br>Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest restructuring firm in the UK.&nbsp;
Job Requirements
<ul><li>Manage day to day HR queries from managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Advise on HR policies, procedures and best practice to ensure consistent, fair outcomes.</li><li>Support absence and performance management, providing guidance and documentation to managers.</li><li>Handle employee relations issues (e.g. investigations, disciplinaries, grievances), escalating where needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate HR records and use HR systems and data effectively.</li><li>Review HR processes and recommend improvements to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Support and lead HR projects on engagement, wellbeing, retention, talent and performance.</li><li>Help develop and review HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.</li><li>Assist with HR reporting and analysis, using metrics to inform decisions and highlight trends.</li><li>Work with Heads of Office and leaders on appraisals and talent discussions, progressing towards succession planning.</li><li>Gradually own defined departments/offices as their main HR contact for operational and emerging strategic needs.</li><li>Support performance improvement plans and organisational change, building confidence in influencing stakeholders.</li><li>Coach managers on core people management skills to build capability and accountability.</li></ul><br><br>
Job Responsibilities
<ul><li>At least 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor/Generalist role</li><li>CIPD Level 3 (minimum), ideally Level 5 or working towards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.</li><li>Self motivated, solutions focused and confident in taking ownership.</li><li>Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.</li><li>Demonstrates integrity, accountability and sound judgement.</li><li>Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational HR support.</li><li>Experience driving talent management, appraisals and succession planning.</li><li>Strong background in employee relations, performance and change management.</li><li>Confident using HR systems and data for insights and decision making.</li></ul><br><br>
Job Benefits
<ul><li>Salary aligned with your skills and expertise</li><li>25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>A clear progression route to further your career</li><li>Flexible benefit and well-being schemes</li><li>Birthday leave</li><li>2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes</li><li>A hard working, fun and professional working environment</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay</li><li>36.25 hour working week</li></ul><br>Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and offshore. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding, legal, business services and M&amp;A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.<br>​<br>We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Learning and Development<br></strong><br>Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Diversity and Inclusion<br></strong><br>Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.<br>&nbsp;
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All businesses encounter health problems. These may be short term and through no fault of the directors, they may result from under investment or over ambitious expansion. These ailments aren’t always critical. They might be just a blip. But leaving them unchecked is a risky business. The sooner you speak to us, the more we can do to improve your situation. We fully recognise that business difficulties arise from a broad range of factors which are sometimes outside of the directors/business owners control.