Junior HR Business Partner (12 months contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior HR Business Partner to join Admiral’s People team (on a 12-month contract).

You will join a busy team supporting a diverse range of HR activities.  Reporting into a Business Partner, this role acts as the point of people expertise for their business area; working with the management team to deliver creative, solution-focussed, and innovative ways of working that allows the business to deliver its strategic goals in a sustainable and consistent manner.

The Business Partners team plays a central role in delivering people led initiatives, working alongside centres of excellence (for example L&D, Reward, Recruitment, D&I, Wellbeing) and operational support teams to drive business change and help the organisation meet its objectives. Working closely with partners in the business, the People team is not only a conduit for the delivery of the people strategy into the business, but an active participant in influencing and shaping its delivery. Coaching managers in operational implementation and colleague welfare, the People team’s focus is centred on enabling business strategy by delivering great people approaches to business challenges. 

We are looking for someone with previous HR experience at an operational level, working with all levels of the business.

Role Responsibilities

• Supporting, coaching, and advising Operational Managers on people management processes such as absence and performance management, colleague welfare etc
• Analysing data to provide recommendations to enhance business performance
• Using early intervention mediation techniques to prevent or minimise employee relations issues escalating
• Managing appeals and grievances to completion, providing feedback and recommendations to all relevant parties to improve future employee relations
• Wellbeing support, guidance, and coaching
• Assisting with onboarding new colleagues
• Employee relations

This is not a full definition of the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.

Experience and Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience in a fast-paced role
• Working knowledge of Employment Law and of current HR best practice
• Proven ability to develop and effectively manage relationships
• Ability to interpret data within business context and use HR knowledge to propose solutions to people challenges
• Resilient with ability to effectively manage and prioritise workload
• HR qualification (CIPD Level 5) an advantage but not essential

Interviews will begin w/c 27^th June

Location

We have adapted a hybrid approach enabling a combination of home and office working.  If you would like to discuss flexible working, please contact the Recruitment Officer looking after this position. We will provide you with everything you need to work comfortably from home.

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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