People Advisor

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People Advisor to join one of the UK’s leading independent building service companies. The group provides a range of specialist skills such as mechanical/electrical engineering, facilities services, design & construction and energy management.

The role entails partnering with senior stakeholders and line managers across the business, to deliver effective people solutions. The People Advisor reports directly into the HR Manager who is very hands on within the business, therefore the role will ideally suit someone who is pro- active, confident with a strong knowledge of employment law and best practice.

Role Description:

• Management of ER cases through advice and coaching
• Deliver continuous improvement of candidate experience from recruitment through to on boarding. Playing an active role in new starter inductions.
• Liaising, supporting and covering with HR Admin to include completing contracts, offer letters, references and change of details forms, starters, leavers, holiday & redundancy calculations etc.
• Take the lead in managing the HR IT systems
• Conduct and oversee HR training programmes as required by the business
• Build and develop effective, collaborative working relationships with managers
• Develop the line managers’ HR capability and people management competence, professionalism and consistency of approach.
• Advisory and support on Employment Relations issues, including absence, disciplinary, performance, long term sickness, exit interviews and grievance issues and attend hearings in the capacity of an adviser/note taker.
• Advise on Employment Law, working arrangements, contractual matters, employee communication and consultation, ensuring the Company is consistent and fair, meeting contractual and legal requirements
• Keep up to date with current legislative changes and ensure that managers are aware of changes in employment law and that revised HR policies and procedures are adhered to.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience of operating in a complex, commercial, multi-divisional organisation
• Confident in advising and coaching stakeholders at all levels
• Detailed understanding of all aspects of HR Management including employee relations, change management and resourcing
• Solid and up to date knowledge of practical HR principles and practices as well as employment legislation
• Experience/Knowledge of supporting organisation change, including restructuring, redundancies and TUPE transfers
• 2-3 years experience in a HR Generalist/similar role
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficient IT skills including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel including (macros, formulas, pivot tables & vlookup) – comfortable with data analysis

Other:

• Must be willing to travel throughout the UK to other sites as and when needed (minimal need)
• Clean driving license and own car required
• 4 days office – 1 day work from home
• Annual car allowance of £5,000 to £7,000
• Working hours 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
• Relocating to new offices in March 2026

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