Junior HR Business Partner

Job Title: Junior HR Business Partner

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent

Agencies: We will only work with recruitment partners on our preferred supplier list and will not engage with speculative CVs submitted.

Are you passionate about making life science life changing and delivering impact for patients? We want to hear from you.

About the role:

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to grow your career in HR, gain exposure across a dynamic and evolving business, and apply strong data and reporting skills in a meaningful way.

The role of Junior HR Business Partner will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner and the wider HR team to support the delivery of LifeArc’s people strategy. This role plays a key part in driving forward the HR agenda by contributing to all aspects of the employee life cycle, while also taking operational ownership across the organisation and supporting strategic HR projects.

About you:

You will:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR matters including employee relations, sickness absence cases, exit interviews, maternity and shared parental leave
• Provide guidance, counselling, and training to line managers and employees
• Lead and own cases and escalating more complex issues to the Senior HR Business Partner
• Independently and collaboratively solve non-routine problems and develop solutions for own work area to provide a seamless service
• Ensure onboarding, promotions and offboarding processes are positive experiences for our employees by supporting the relevant review meetings and maintaining records on agreed outcomes
• Maintain and update trackers in a timely manner to ensure accurate people data and identify trends for driving business change
• Support the wider HR team with organisation wide HR projects from initial inception through to successful roll out
• Create reports and use HR data to spot trends, helping inform decisions and support the wider organisation with meaningful insights

Essential experience required:

• Knowledge of UK Employment law and HR best practice
• Experience and knowledge of employee relations and the fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
• Ability to assist and advise on all aspects of the employee life cycle
• Experience of working collaboratively in as fast paced environment with a variety of stakeholders
• Track record of contributing to HR projects and organisational change efforts, promoting employee engagement and a positive workplace culture
• Developed ability to use and leverage data, creating insights and actions including supporting decision making

Education and qualifications required:

• Has or is working towards Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent
• Aspiring to study toward Level 7 CIPD qualification

Skills & abilities:

• A people-focused team player with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, de-escalate challenging situations, and foster a positive working environment
• Able to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clarity across all levels of the organisation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge and enhance professional capabilities.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and maturity
• Experience in a fast-paced or matrixed organisation
• Proficient in MicroSoft Office and HRIS systems

About us:

LifeArc is a not-for-profit life science organisation, leading the way for change in rare diseases in the UK and supporting promising initiatives in global health. We seek out research in areas of unmet need that has great potential, providing support to help it become breakthroughs that change lives.

What we can offer you:

Focused on finding life changing solutions for underserved patients, our people thrive in an inclusive, and supportive environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary approach guarantees our people growth opportunities, while our culture of innovation and collaboration drives the impact we make delivering on our purpose of ‘putting patients at the centre of everything we do’.

LifeArc is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term health condition who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note that in certain situations, such as high volumes of applications, it may not be practical to interview all eligible candidates. In these cases, we may need to select those who best meet the essential criteria. (At LifeArc, the Disability Confident Scheme’s ‘minimum criteria’ is referred to as ‘essential criteria’)

Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience along with other exceptional benefits. Because we understand everyone has different requirements, our flexible benefits allow you to choose those which are important to you. Our pension scheme offers employer contributions of up to 12%, private health insurance, and annual leave of 31 days PLUS bank holidays.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds, for example, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LifeArc we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so whatever your background or lived experience, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and you may be just right for this or other roles.

We all have potential. At LifeArc, you’ll discover what you can really do with it.