Junior HR Business Partner

Location: On site / Belfast, UK Job type: Fixed term / Full-time Sector and subsector: Business Operations | HR Annual Fixed salary: £ 28500.00 At Connected Health we offer a career not just a job. We continue to have huge ambitions to grow exponentially therefore we are actively recruiting an ambitious, driven, knowledgeable and motivated Junior HR Business Partner, on a 12 month fixed term contract, who shares the same passion for ensuring staff are motivated, productive and assisted to complete their roles to their best of their ability. As Junior HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering on HR duties including end to end case work, report completion, implementing HR strategies, HR Projects, advising Line Managers on employee related queries and delivering HR related training across the business. You will also lead and deliver organisational change through identifying and driving the people agenda and the employee engagement agenda. Reporting to the HR Manager, the successful candidate will support the full employee life cycle and will be involved in all areas of the Human Resources function. The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider HR team in the provision of a comprehensive HR service. Essential Criteria Experience as HR Administrator or similar role. Strong understanding of HR processes and basic ER principles. Comfortable holding low-level HR cases with supervision. Excellent organisation, documentation and follow-through skills. Confident communication and relationship‑building ability. Ability to remain neutral and handle sensitive issues appropriately. Working towards CIPD Level 5. Minimum 3 years of previous HR work experience delivering key HR duties within a face‑paced environment. Knowledge of NI employment legislation. Knowledge of ROI employment legislation. Desirable Criteria Exposure to note‑taking in HR meetings. Experience in health & social care or regulated environments. Knowledge of NI and/or ROI employment legislation. Key Responsibilities Low‑Level Case Management, HR Process and Guidance for Managers, Attendance & Leave Administration, HR Reporting & Record Management, Compliance & Policy Application, Capability Building & Culture Support. Hold and progress low‑risk, routine cases such as absence reviews, performance concerns, conduct issues, first‑stage fact‑finding, early intervention meetings. Prepare case documents, letters, scripts and notes; ensure cases are closed promptly and recorded accurately. Support managers to follow Connected Health policies and advise on process steps for low‑level HR matters. Provide templates, scripts and guidance to ensure consistency; redirect managers to HRBP for complex issues. Follow HR processes for contract changes, iTrent management, leavers, long‑term sick, welfare meetings and other processes as necessary. Assist with absence management, maternity, flexible working and other leave processes; ensure timely updates to iTrent. Maintain accurate logs of all ER cases; contribute to monthly HR metrics (absence, case volumes, early attrition); ensure documentation is audit‑ready. Promote consistent policy application across all regions; support completion of audits, checks, documentation reviews; identify and flag non‑compliance early. Help managers prepare for low‑level conversations; promote “We Care More” values; model professionalism, confidentiality, and fairness. This job duties list is not exclusive or exhaustive. #J-18808-Ljbffr