HR Advisor

About the Role

We are supporting a well-established civil engineering contractor in their search for a HR Advisor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced HR professional to provide expert guidance, support the existing HR team, and help drive HR best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities as a HR Advisor

Managing end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and attracting candidates through to pre-employment screening and onboarding, while supporting hiring managers via the ATS and coordinating with external agencies and applicants

Overseeing the onboarding experience, including inductions and ensuring new starters are effectively integrated into the business

Administering the offboarding process, ensuring all documentation is issued, exit interviews are completed, and records are accurately updated

Assisting in the development, implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures across the organisation

Providing day-to-day HR administrative support

Maintaining HR compliance in line with GDPR requirements

Supporting employee wellbeing initiatives, advising management, directing staff to the EAP where appropriate, and overseeing absence, sickness and holiday tracking systems

Offering guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters, ensuring accurate documentation is maintained

Working closely with the HR Manager to foster strong relationships across the business, acting as a reliable point of contact and contributing to HR projects and strategic plans

Carrying out any additional duties as required within the scope of the role

Skills and Experience

Proven experience as a HR Advisor, preferably in construction, engineering, or a similar sector

Confident in providing practical, solutions-focused advice to managers and employees

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent

Why Apply to this HR Advisor Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, growing organisation where your HR expertise will make a real impact. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop and contribute to HR strategy. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop and contribute to HR strategy.

What’s on Offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid, flexible working (up to 2 days hybrid per week after probation)

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Paid volunteer days

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities

Modern office environment and collaborative team culture

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Flexitime

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid volunteer time

Sick pay