This role sits within our Human Resources Team, which operates across our London, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Dubai offices, supporting the business internationally. The HR team is structured into several specialist areas, including Learning and Development, Reward, Resourcing, HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, and the Responsible Business team.

As part of the HR Business Partnering team, you'll work closely with the wider HR team and key stakeholders across the business to provide guidance, support, and coaching. AG is committed to continuous improvement and innovation, so you'll play a key role in driving forward new initiatives, annual processes, and projects.

This is a varied, fast-paced, and diverse role within an inclusive, collaborative, and friendly team. You'll also benefit from excellent training and development opportunities, including sponsorship to complete your CIPD qualification, allowing you to gain practical experience while earning a professional qualification.

At AG, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and agile working culture, offering flexibility to balance employee needs with those of the team, firm, and clients. We actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, and our employee networks and inclusion initiatives ensure we celebrate the unique differences that make us who we are.

Based in our Manchester office, this role will involve occasional travel to our other UK offices as required. You'll support the firm's growth and development plans by taking on a variety of responsibilities, including:

Business Partnering

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and employees.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, providing guidance and support.
• Supporting the HR Manager in developing and implementing HR initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Assisting the HR Manager with employee relations cases and providing timely and appropriate support to line managers.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supporting employees with family leave matters, flexible working applications, and benefits information.

Resourcing

• Assisting with recruitment processes and onboarding for new joiners.
• Supporting leavers through the resignation process, conducting exit interviews, and providing feedback.

Performance Management

• Supporting the annual performance check-in processes.
• Assisting with the annual salary and bonus review.

Other Responsibilities

• Producing management information (MI) and reports to identify trends within teams.
• Contributing to ad-hoc projects and supporting the HR Manager as needed.
• Supporting with DE&I projects across the various teams.
• Assisting with the delivery of the firm-wide engagement survey.

• A strong desire to develop and progress within HR.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, tailored to different audiences.
• High attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
• Resilience and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness.
• Undergraduate degree (in any discipline)

At AG, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the chance to work on high-calibre projects alongside supportive colleagues who care for one another and our clients. If you're ready to embrace the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.