Junior HR Business Partner
Lewes (Hybrid working)
Travel required across East Sussex sites
Up to £40,000
12-month Fixed-Term Contract
LHH are partnering with a well-established organisation in Lewes to recruit a Junior HR Business Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor looking to step into a broader, more strategic business partnering role within a values-led environment.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner and with line management responsibility for an HR Administrator and HR Coordinator, you will deliver a professional advisory HR service to managers across multiple sites. The role blends hands-on operational HR with the opportunity to influence leadership capability, organisational change, and workforce planning.
Key responsibilities include:
Coaching and advising managers on employee relations, performance and attendance management, and the consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Supporting workforce planning, recruitment and selection processes, and organisational change activity
Partnering with leaders to interpret HR data, staff survey results, and workforce metrics to inform business planning and decision-making
Supporting disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes in line with employment law and best practice
Liaising with Occupational Health providers on long-term sickness and absence cases
Delivering training to managers on people management practices
Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of work
Supporting consultation and engagement with staff representative bodies and trade unions
Contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a hybrid role based in Lewes, with regular travel to sites across East Sussex. Flexibility is required, as occasional attendance outside of normal working hours may be necessary.
We are seeking a pragmatic and commercially aware HR professional with strong employee relations experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to coach and influence managers at all levels.