Junior HR Business Partner

Company: Leonard Curtis Ltd
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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.

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.

Job Requirements

  • Manage day to day HR queries from managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
  • Advise on HR policies, procedures and best practice to ensure consistent, fair outcomes.
  • Support absence and performance management, providing guidance and documentation to managers.
  • Handle employee relations issues (e.g. investigations, disciplinaries, grievances), escalating where needed.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and use HR systems and data effectively.
  • Review HR processes and recommend improvements to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Support and lead HR projects on engagement, wellbeing, retention, talent and performance.
  • Help develop and review HR policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
  • Assist with HR reporting and analysis, using metrics to inform decisions and highlight trends.
  • Work with Heads of Office and leaders on appraisals and talent discussions, progressing towards succession planning.
  • Gradually own defined departments/offices as their main HR contact for operational and emerging strategic needs.
  • Support performance improvement plans and organisational change, building confidence in influencing stakeholders.
  • Coach managers on core people management skills to build capability and accountability.

Job Responsibilities

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a HR Advisor/Generalist role
  • CIPD Level 3 (minimum), ideally Level 5 or working towards.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
  • Self motivated, solutions focused and confident in taking ownership.
  • Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrates integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
  • Proven ability to deliver strategic and operational HR support.
  • Experience driving talent management, appraisals and succession planning.
  • Strong background in employee relations, performance and change management.
  • Confident using HR systems and data for insights and decision making.
  • Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
  • 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
  • A clear progression route to further your career
  • Birthday leave
  • 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
  • A hard working, fun and professional working environment
  • Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay

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&A advisory across 30 offices. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.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.

Learning and DevelopmentLeonard 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.

Diversity and InclusionDiversity 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.

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LCBSG Limited Registered in England No. 09209265. Registered office: Leonard Curtis House, Elms Square, Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 7TALeonard Curtis is a trading style of Reach Commercial Finance Limited, registered at Leonard Curtis House, Elms Square, Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 7TA. Company Register number is 09056450. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN: 753686. Reach Commercial Finance Limited is an authorised credit broker and not a lender. We work with an unrestricted number of lenders to find a potentially suitable arrangement for your consideration. ICO registration ZA069234 and you can check via www.ico.org.uk. We will receive commission from lenders. Different lenders pay different amounts depending on different commission models. For transparency we work with the following commission models: fixed fee, fixed rate of commission, percentage of the amount you borrow and rate for risk (this is based on the risk profile of the business). Further details of the commission model, calculation and amount will be disclosed to you throughout your customer journey. Privacy notice .Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is a limited company, registered in England and Wales with registered number 09820186. Registered office: Leonard Curtis House, Elms Square, Bury New Road, Whitefield, M45 7TA. Leonard Curtis Legal Limited is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority with number 626004.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026