Junior HR Business Partner

Junior HR Business PartnerLocation: Hybrid – 3 days bracknell, 2 days from homeSalary: CompetitiveWe’re Citation Group - a collection of businesses on a mission to make life easier for small and medium-sized companies. We know running a business isn’t easy. You’re juggling customers, regulations, your team, and growth all at once.We’re a high-growth, fast-paced organisation with ambitious plans for the future. Backed by Private Equity, our strategy combines organic expansion with strategic acquisitions. As we continue to grow, we’re committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their careers alongside the business.The roleOur whole reason for being is to attract, retain and develop great people. We know that you sustainably raise performance through engagement and that leadership and culture is key to this. We’re looking for a commercial HR generalist to play an integral role in our team and business.You will be working closely with Group functions to deliver the People Plan and their basic HR needs as well as help them be their best whilst driving change, supporting rapid business growth and a variety of ambitious and exciting projects all while making sure our culture is nurtured and developed. It’s a true generalist position!Work closely with assigned areas of the business to drive the People Plan, identify, and deliver key HR initiatives.Provide HR support for all matters in your business area including performance management, training and development, ER issues including: Grievances, disciplinaries, capability, redundancy, long term sick, disputes, assist with TUPE, colleague wellbeing including maternity / paternityProject work - we’re constantly growing and evolving so there’ll be plenty to get stuck intoStats – understanding our people numbers helps us perform better.Rewards & remuneration – from helping develop our benefits to doing the admin and liaising with payroll you’ll be involved.Support with embedding new acquisitions into the Citation GroupAdmin – it needs to be done right and strong eye for detail, so we all have a part to playCompliance / business protection – you know how the importance of this and will make it integral to the way we work.Colleague engagement – Everything we do is aimed at protecting and building our high-performance culture and our great colleague engagement scores.Internal Comms – As a team we own the internal Comms – it’s the voice of our culture, a glue that helps bind us and has never been more important.L&D – we like to keep it relevant, quick and easy to access, be prepared to get involved in supporting the delivery of existing programmes and help to create new material.About youWe’re not your everyday HR department and we’re not looking for your everyday HR person.It’s fast paced and always changing so you need to be up for the challenge, always ready to adapt and get stuck inAgile with a growth mindset, you will really care about our business. You get that you are a role model for and a custodian of our culture and will always put your best self forward.It’s all about the people in Citation so you’ll need to demonstrate a wide range of influencing and communication skills. With high emotional intelligence and sound commercial acumen, people will want to come you, not just because of your expertise, but because you are great person to work with.We’re always growing and changing so you’ll need to demonstrate how you positively embrace change personally and drive change successfully within your business.Whilst it’s all about the people we’re not pink and fluffy, you’ll need to demonstrate your commercial edge too.We’ve got a coaching style with our managers; we work together to help find the best solutions, so you’ll need to show us your coaching and problem solving skills.You’ll have experience of dealing with a wide range of ER issues and feel comfortable dealing with issues from basics to complex issues. You’re always learning and developing – you might not have all the answers yet and you’re willing to learn and give it a try.We’re always looking for ways to improve our processes to create a better experience for colleagues so you’ll show initiative and come up with new ideas on how we can do this.Ideally, you’ll also have...Experience or exposure to large change projects (could include restructures or business integrations)Experience of writing and delivering trainingExperience in ESG topics such Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Carbon EmissionsExperience to work at pace in a changing environmentHere’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members:25 Days of Holiday + Bank holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cosy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays.Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU.Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness.Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family.Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.Pawternity Leave: Welcoming a new furry friend? Enjoy a day off on us to give your new cat or dog the ultimate welcome home experience!Community Days: Looking to give back? Take a day off to volunteer and make a positive impact in your community or support your favourite charities.Join us at Citation, where success comes with unbeatable perks and a culture that truly celebrates your achievements!