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