HR Advisor

VolkerWessels; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Hoddesdon is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting managers and employees on HR matters, including employee relations and best practices. Strong HR experience and a CIPD level 5 are required. This position comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working at HR Advisor level.
• Proven experience working with stakeholders and managing employee relations.
• Pro-active, adaptable and resilient team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR best practices aligned with business requirements.
• Support and manage employee relations matters.
• Monitor sickness absence and coordinate wellbeing support.

Skills

Experience at HR Advisor level

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Understanding of HR best practices

Full UK Driver's License

Education

CIPD level 5

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor to join our VolkerFitzpatrick HR team. Reporting to an HR Manager, you will be core in supporting our managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters in accordance with legislation and best practice. This is a site-based role in Hoddesdon (office-based with some travel) and is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to deliver HR best practices aligned with business requirements
• Provide advice for general queries on HR policies and procedures to managers and employees in an accurate and timely manner
• Support and manage employee relations (ER) matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence cases - ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes
• Support all data and reporting requirements and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with all relevant departments to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Monitor sickness absence and coordinate with line managers and occupational health to support employee wellbeing and return-to-work processes
• Support workforce planning and other initiatives as required

Qualifications/Skills

You will have demonstrable experience of working at similar HR Advisor level (ideally hold a CIPD level 5) with proven experience working with stakeholders and managing ER matters. You will have strong communication and relationship management skills, be a team player who is pro-active, adaptable and resilient, and have a solid understanding of HR best practices and employment law. You\'ll hold a Full UK Driver\'s License.

About VolkerFitzpatrick

VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation\'s life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, a multidisciplinary contractor delivering innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airports, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, we are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service