HR Advisor

HR Advisor - Leading Construction Company
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 plus benefits plus Travel Paid ( discretionary )
Location: Close to Chancery Lane

Overview of the Role
Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic, fast-moving environment? Join this leading medium-sized construction company situated close to Chancery Lane/Farringdon, where you'll play a key role in driving people-focused initiatives. This role offers the chance to get involved in all aspects of HR and work on various projects, making a significant impact on our business.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of People you will become involved in all aspects of HR/ER working as an HR Advisor.

Technical & Role Specific

• Provide generalist HR support across the full employee life cycle and support wider HR projects.
• Focus on talent management, performance management, employee relations, reward and recognition, succession planning, and HR initiatives.
• Manage employment offers, references, new starter documentation, onboarding, and induction.
• Advise and coach managers on resolving employee relations issues in line with policies and legal standards.
• Support the Head of People with high-level employee relations.
• Compile and create reports as required.
• Develop and implement people policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date.
• Support employee engagement initiatives to enhance the employee experience.
• Stay current with changes in employment law and emerging trends.
• Ensure operational excellence in HR service delivery and act as a backup for all HR Operations areas when needed.

Employee Relations

• Manage and update the ER tracker to monitor key actions and deadlines.
• Oversee probation-related processes, including extensions and failures.
• Provide guidance on maternity and paternity cases.
• Address sickness absence cases and lead formal meetings.
• Support high-risk employee relations cases by preparing minutes, drafting letters, and attending meetings.
• Conduct exit interviews for junior leavers and provide insights to reduce attrition and improve retention.

Systems / Payroll

• Lead system updates
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are up to date.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage accurate and timely payroll processing.

Health & Safety

• Ensure personal responsibility for health and safety in the office and on-site.
• Stay informed about business safety protocols.

People & Team

• Build and maintain effective relationships with managers and stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource for employees on HR programs, practices, and processes.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with leaders to develop and drive talent outcomes and implement business and people strategies.
• Administer programs to meet employee needs and drive engagement through targeted initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or CIPD Level 3, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in a HR Department in either a HR Officer or HR Advisor role(Min 3/4 years)
• Knowledge of HR practices, principles, and employment law.
• Ability to interpret policies and provide pragmatic solutions.
• Experience advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters.
• Ability to handle matters confidentially and sensitively.
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of the business and client group.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage deadlines.

Benefits

• Discretionary travel expenses paid
• 5x salary life assurance
• Pension: 5% employee contribution, 5% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Retail discount platform
• 28 days holiday (3 days to be used over the Christmas shutdown) + bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary travel expenses paid

If you're hands-on, open-minded, and ready to make a difference in a thriving construction company, apply now to join our team as an HR Advisor!

For this position the company are looking to set up interviews for Middle of January