HR Advisor

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