ER-Focused HR Advisor | 12-Month FTC | Multi-Site

Wade Macdonald; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting an HR Advisor (ER Focus) for a well-established construction sector client in High Wycombe. The role is a varied generalist position supporting managers and employees across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.

You will provide guidance on absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, and assist with recruitment during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Solid employee relations knowledge and confidence handling a varied caseload.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification desirable; study support could be provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and guidance on employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Supporting managers with day-to-day HR queries and ensuring best practice is followed.
• Managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Preparing contracts, offer documentation and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new employees.
• Working alongside Occupational Health where appropriate.
• Assisting with recruitment activity during busier periods when required.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple UK sites.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 3

Job description

Wade Macdonald is recruiting an HR Advisor (ER Focus) for a well-established construction sector client in High Wycombe. The role is a varied generalist position supporting managers and employees across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on employee relations.

You will provide guidance on absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters, manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, and assist with recruitment during busy periods.