HR Advisor

Bowmer And Kirkland Limited; Heage; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Heage is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its HR team. The full-time role involves delivering HR guidance, supporting managers, and managing employee wellbeing. Ideal candidates will possess CIPD Level 5 accreditation or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health insurance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an HR Advisor position in a fast-paced business environment.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision as well as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR guidance and ensure policies are applied consistently.
• Support managers with employee relations cases.
• Manage absence and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Experience in HR Advisor role

Excellent communication skills

Organised and resilient

Attention to detail

Clean UK driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Heage, Belper

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Established in 1923, Bowmer + Kirkland has grown into one of the UK's most successful privately‑owned and family‑run construction groups. Our commitment to our staff is demonstrated by our Investors in People accreditation, and we are proud to be Scheme Partners of the Considerate Constructors Scheme—a distinction held by only a select group of high‑performing contractors.

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our friendly HR team at our Head Office in Heage, Belper. This full‑time role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys developing relationships across all levels of the business.

This position is full‑time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am‑5:30pm, and includes travel to multiple offices and sites nationwide, with occasional overnight stays as required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver daily HR guidance to the business, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented consistently and accurately.
• Support, coach, and guide managers through employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievances, redundancies, and long‑term absence.
• Work with managers to address employee performance issues, identifying and facilitating interventions through performance management.
• Manage absence and wellbeing for group companies and regions including conducting absence/wellbeing review meetings, monitoring absence levels and trends. Liaise with payroll directly regarding sick pay queries.
• Coordinating occupational health referrals, provide feedback/recommendations to Line Manager/Director.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain compliant with current employment law and best practice.
• Support, where required, recruitment campaigns for the Group.
• Handle general enquiries and manage the HR inbox.
• Contribute to and take the lead on other project work and activities as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee data in HRIS in accordance with GDPR.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Group Head of HR.

Skills and Experience Required

• CIPD Level 5 (preferred or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience within a HR Advisor/Coordinator role within a fast paced business environment
• Organised, resilient and able to work under pressure whilst working to tight deadlines
• Personable and approachable with excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision as well as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possession of a full, clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 bank holidays & Christmas Eve
• Entry into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance (subject to a qualifying period)
• Enhanced family friendly policies (subject to qualifying period)
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Training & Development Opportunities

Additional Information

Bowmer + Kirkland is an equal opportunities employer; we are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applications from individuals covered under the Equality Act. If you require adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please contact Jane Robinson, HR Recruitment Lead prior to your interview.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and attach your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Office Administrator, Team Admins, Administrative Assistant, HR Coordinator, HR Administrator, HR Assistant may also be considered for this role.