Job Details

HR Advisor

Sector:HR & Training

Region : Yorkshire & Humberside

Location: York

Salary: Company Car

Job Ref.: LT2762

Job Information

Experienced operational HR Advisor required. This is a generalist role, reporting in to the Region's HRBP.
Working for a reputable construction business in the heart of York - you will be required to travel to other UK sites and therefore a company car is provided as part of the generous package.

Main responsibilities:

• First point of contact for all HR queries for designated business unit.
• Provide generalist HR advice to line managers and employees across multi-site locations ensuring consistency, fairness and equality within the business.
• Support, advise and constructively challenge management on HR policies, procedures and legal requirements to ensure best practice.
• Assist line management with recruitment by preparing job adverts, designing selection methods, conducting interviews and issuing and monitoring offer progress and overseeing the on-boarding process.
• Continually review recruitment methods to ensure resource targets are achieved and make suggestions for improvement.
• Assist with the recruitment strategy and campaigns for trainees, graduates and apprenticeships.
• Work in partnership with line managers on employee relations, resourcing, performance management and staff management/development.
• Provide support and guidance to line managers on employee relation issue in line with company policies and procedures, including investigations, disciplinary’s, grievances, sickness/absence and capability issues.
• Manage absences (long-term sick and persistent short-term cases) in line with company policy and refer to Occupational Health as required.
• Plan and provide guidance and support on organisational change and restructures including redundancy and TUPE processes.
• Support management in the performance management process through pre-calibration, performance reviews and post-calibration in line with the company process.
• Assist HR Business Partners and line management with succession planning and talent management processes.
• Work in conjunction with the Learning & Development team to support employee training and development as required.
• Support the HR Business Partners and management in the administration of the Project Incentive Scheme, in line with Company Policy.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of employment legislation to ensure management are kept fully aware of their responsibilities.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to monitor, review and update all policies in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Produce monthly HR management information and ad hoc reports as required.
• Regularly review activities, recommend improvements when appropriate and maintain up to date knowledge on changes and developments relevant to the post.
• Support HR projects as required to develop and improve HR processes to meet the needs of the business and support the achievement of the HR strategy.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to HR Administrator and HR Apprentices to ensure a professional and proactive HR administration service is provided.


The above outlines the key accountabilities of the position, however this cannot be comprehensive and other duties, as directed by the company and within the job holder’s capabilities may be required.


Experience required:

• Ideally have had at least two years’ experience of working in a HR department in a multi-site environment.

• Strong customer focus and an ability to build productive relationships at all levels.

• Ability to build credibility and influence within the business.

• Up to date knowledge of current HR trends and practices.

• Ability to provide clear employee relations and performance management guidance.

• Ability to plan ahead and manage conflicting priorities.

• Commercial Awareness.

• Team orientated.

• Self-motivated and driven.