Job Title: Junior HR Business Partner Location: Highbury and Islington, London Working Pattern: 3 days in the office - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are mandatory. Reports To: Senior HR Business Partner Start Date: April 2025 Why Liaise?At Liaise, we are driven by our values of Positive, Progressive, and Personal support. We celebrate the uniqueness of each person we support, tailoring care through skilled teams and specialists in Positive Behaviour Support, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy. We believe in helping people thrive and make life-changing impacts. If you’re passionate about this mission, join us and become part of a supportive, inspiring team. About Us Liaise provides specialist support for individuals with autism, learning disabilities, physical needs, and other complex care needs across southern England. Working with us means every day is different, and you’ll receive ongoing training, strong support, and wonderful colleagues. Job Purpose The Junior HR Business Partner, reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, will provide expert guidance and advice on Employee Relations (ER) matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely case management. Acting as a trusted partner, you will support managers with complex HR queries and help maintain a proactive, high-performing HR function. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations Support Manage a variety of ER cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and AWOL. Provide high-quality, pragmatic advice in line with employment legislation and company policies. Support investigations, hearings, and meetings as an HR representative. Ensure accurate case management documentation, including writing disciplinary packs, outcome letters, and reports. Policy & Compliance Interpret and advise on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application. Contribute to developing and updating policies, embedding best practices aligned with current legislation. Case Management Use the HR ticketing system to track and respond to enquiries efficiently. Maintain up-to-date records on the HR case management system. Change Management Lead and support managers through TUPE transfers, redundancies, and other organisational changes. Collaborate on formal consultation processes and ensure compliance with due diligence. Absence Management Advise managers on absence cases, liaising with Occupational Health where necessary. Support return-to-work processes and strategies to reduce absence rates. HR Project Support Lead or contribute to HR projects that enhance organisational performance. Person Specification Essential Qualifications And Experience Demonstrable experience in managing complex ER cases in a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application. Experience supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management issues. Proven ability to handle confidential information in line with GDPR requirements. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Experience Experience within the health or social care sector. Familiarity with TUPE and redundancy processes. CIPD Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience), with a commitment to continuing professional development. Skills and Attributes High attention to detail and organisational skills. Confident in challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. What We Offer A collaborative and supportive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to contribute to meaningful, life-changing work. Join Liaise and help us continue inspiring people to thrive every day.
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