The HR Advisor will provide comprehensive support across all areas of Human Resources, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services and compliance with employment legislation and company policies. This role will play a key part in supporting recruitment, employee relations, occupational health, and community engagement initiatives, while contributing to the ongoing development and maintenance of HR documentation and processes.

Contract length: 11 months

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. HR Administration and Documentation

Produce, maintain, and update documentation relating to:

• Recruitment
• Occupational health
• Company induction and welcome packs
• Employee handbook
• Performance review documentation
• Review and update company policies, procedures, and employee guidance to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice.

2. Recruitment and Onboarding

• Coordinate the full recruitment process, including advertising vacancies through LinkedIn, social media, and traditional channels.
• Prepare job descriptions, person specifications, and interview documentation.
• Screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and support hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Liaise with universities and colleges to support apprentice, placement, and graduate recruitment.
• Organise and deliver induction sessions for new starters, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.

3. Occupational Health and Employee Wellbeing

• Administer occupational health processes, including scheduling health surveillance clinics and consultations.
• Produce and assist with management referrals to Occupational Health.
• Maintain accurate health records in line with GDPR and company policy.
• Monitor absence and working hours data to ensure legal and policy compliance.

4. Employee Relations and HR Support

• Support HR colleagues and line managers in addressing employee relations issues, including note-taking at meetings and hearings.
• Provide general advice and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and performance management activities.

5. Community Benefits and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate community benefits activities in line with client and company objectives.
• Liaise with client representatives, schools, and other local organisations to organise and record community engagement events.
• Prepare and communicate reports on community benefits to internal and external stakeholders.

6. General Duties

• Organise and schedule HR-related meetings and appointments.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role (e.g., HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or HR Advisor level).
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues at all levels.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 or above (or working towards qualification).
• Experience working within Construction industry.
• Experience coordinating Occupational Health and community engagement activities.

Key Competencies

• Confidentiality and integrity
• Organisation and time management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and initiative
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptability and flexibility