HR Adviser
YTL UK Group
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in construction or a similar industry.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- A willingness to travel to offices and sites across the South West area as required.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive, solution-focused approach with influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building across all levels.
- Willingness to travel across the South West and to Bath as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on support across a range of HR activities.
- Coach and empower people managers to lead confidently.
- Use data to drive improvements and demonstrate commercial awareness.
- Use data to identify trends, drive improvements, and support commercial decisions.
- Support engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across the organisation.
- Assist HR Business Partner with strategic HR initiatives.
Skills
Education
Job description
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working with people? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re on the lookout for a proactive, confident HR Adviser to join our vibrant People team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most exciting and fast‑growing parts of our business – from building communities with YTL Construction, to redefining entertainment at YTL Live Arena, and driving innovation with YTL Developments.
This is a regional role based in Bristol, with travel across the South West and occasional visits to our Bath office. No two days will be the same – you’ll be at the heart of shaping our people experience and helping our teams thrive.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you’ll provide hands‑on support across a range of HR activities, helping to embed best practices and drive employee engagement and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with managers and teams to ensure HR processes are aligned with operational needs.
This is more than just an HR role – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, shape the future of our people strategy, and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and growth.
- Be the go‑to HR expert for your business areas, offering consistent, practical advice and support
- Coach and empower people managers to lead confidently and deliver people‑focused solutions
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and absence management ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies
- Use data and insights to spot trends, drive improvements, and demonstrate commercial awareness
- Help drive engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion across all areas of the business
- Have an opportunity to support the HR Business Partner in delivering strategic HR initiatives across the business areas
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
- Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in construction or a similar industry
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law as well as a curiosity to keep up to date with industry best practice
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving with the ability to negotiate or influence successful outcomes in a commercially driven environment
- To be a highly effective communicator and relationship builder at all levels of the business
- To have strong organisation and prioritisation skills with experience of working within a fast‑paced, agile environment
- A willingness to travel to offices and sites across the South West area as required
- A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
- The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
- One paid volunteering day each year
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
- Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Support from trained mental health first aiders
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
- Wessex Water – one of the top‑performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
- YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350‑acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
- YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
- YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
- plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
Apply now to become part of YTL UK’s dynamic People team and make a lasting impact.
Mid‑Senior level
Full‑time
Human Resources
Utilities, Construction, and Events Services
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