Senior HR Advisor - #2170934

Senior HR Advisor

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Somerset
• Salary: 45-50k

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide expert HR support across various aspects including employee relations, resourcing, compliance, talent management, and employee engagement. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in HR within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or similar operational environments.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Employee Relations: Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues. Conduct investigations and support formal hearings in line with company policies.
• Resourcing & Onboarding: Oversee recruitment processes for site employees and manage onboarding to ensure compliance.
• HR Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment legislation and maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Talent & Performance: Support performance management processes and assist with learning and development initiatives.
• Employee Engagement & Wellbeing: Promote initiatives focused on wellbeing, engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Health, Safety & Site Compliance: Collaborate with site management to promote a strong health and safety culture.
• Data, Reporting & Management: Maintain HR systems and records, analyse workforce data, and manage the onboarding and training team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience (Level 7 desirable).
• Significant HR advisory experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR information systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence (if travel between sites is required).

Desirable:

• Experience working on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting unionised environments.
• Familiarity with workforce planning and labour forecasting.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled HR Advisor to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects. If you are interested in this HR Advisor role, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.