Construction HR Advisor - 12-Month FTC (High Wycombe)

Fawkes & Reece London; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an HR Advisor for a full-time 12-month FTC (maternity cover), based in High Wycombe.

You will provide expert advice on employee relations, manage absence cases, support recruitment and onboarding, and help maintain HR records and policies. The role requires a strong construction background and close collaboration with managers on reviews and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Strong construction background.
• Experience with employee relations, absence management and performance issues.
• Familiarity with HR policies and record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice for employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance issues.
• Supporting managers through formal meetings, including note taking.
• Managing absence cases and coordinating occupational health referrals.
• Advise on terms and conditions of employment, flexible working requests and family leave arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems, including starters, leavers and absences.
• Assisting with keeping HR policies up to date in line with changes in legislation.
• Supporting recruitment activities from interviews through to onboarding.
• Ensure the probationary process is administered in line with Company policy.
• Provide advice and support managers with the annual review process.
• Ensure that the leaver administration process is completed efficiently.
• Action maternity and paternity cases appropriately.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications.
• Assisting with HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Job description

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an HR Advisor for a full-time 12-month FTC (maternity cover), based in High Wycombe.

You will provide expert advice on employee relations, manage absence cases, support recruitment and onboarding, and help maintain HR records and policies. The role requires a strong construction background and close collaboration with managers on reviews and policy updates.