Hr Advisor

A respected name within the construction sector is urgently seeking a skilled and empathetic HR Advisor to undertake a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Consistently ranked as one of the best employers in their sector, this company is an important provider to the construction sector and has a rich history that spans decades. Operating worldwide, they are powered by their 30,000-strong global team, which means their culture and values are of utmost importance and their HR team integral.

Joining to cover a period of maternity, the successful candidate will work across the board and will enjoy an incredibly varied role that covers all aspects of HR, which means this position is particularly suited to a candidate who is immediately available and already sits at Advisor level, able to hit the ground running and not afraid to advise.

What’s in it for you?

• Work hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:15pm with a 3pm finish on a Friday
• Salary: £40,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced 6% pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Access to a benefits programme
• Cycle to work scheme

HR Advisor Responsibilities:

• Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees to offer your support and advise
• Support managers with all people management issues, working together to resolve issues as and when they arise and to enhance overall people performance
• Participate in all employee relations cases, working with managers to guide them through the process and accompany them to meetings with employees
• Partake in the entire employee lifecycle which includes setting up new starters, processing leavers and conducting exit interviews, and arranging contract/employment changes
• Assist with recruitment, which involves liaising with managers, posting job adverts, and attending interviews
• Advise managers and employees during restructuring processes and support redundancy as and when necessary
• Identify training and development needs within the business, putting in place Performance Improvement Plans to support employee growth
• Ensure all documentation relating to ER cases and redundancies is provided to managers and contains all relevant information
• Undertake HR administration duties, ensuring all data is accurate and maintained in line with compliance

HR Advisor Skills and Experience:

• Experience gained as an HR Advisor is essential as you'll need to be able to hit the ground running
• Strong all-round HR knowledge, with experience in overseeing employee relations cases and restructures
• Confident in responding to queries, with a track record of providing accurate advice at all levels and supporting employee
• Professional and approachable, able to work at all levels and influence
• Strong organisation and time management skills, able to effectively prioritise and work to deadlines
• Capable of coaching and guiding managers and instilling confidence
• Excellent attention to detail with strong communication and administration skills

If this position has your name written all over it, please send your CV for consideration immediately.