HR Advisor

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual leave buy/sell scheme

Performance-related bonus

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday Bonus

Employee Discount Platform

Enhanced Family Leave

Volunteering Programme

Ongoing learning and careerDevelopment

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is working with a leading civil engineering and surfacing contractor to appoint an HR Advisor in Ipswich. You will provide proactive HR support across the employee lifecycle and partner with site managers to drive people initiatives.

The role requires CIPD level 5 or equivalent, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Salary £29,000 to £36,000 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent practical HR experience.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers with employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
• Produce HR reports and analyse data relating to absence, turnover and employee engagement.
• Assist with recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, screening applicants and coordinating interviews.
• Support HR projects and employee engagement initiatives across the business.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Deliver a high standard of HR administration and maintain accurate employee records.
• Work closely with the wider HR and Learning & Development teams to support training initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Relationship building

Multi-priority management

Willingness to travel

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

HR Advisor (SL47276/01) Ipswich, England

Salary: GBP29000 - GBP36000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to join one of the UK's leading civil engineering and surfacing contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a growing organisation that places its people at the heart of its success, offering genuine career development within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our client is a well-established national contractor delivering infrastructure and surfacing projects across the UK. With continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their HR team by appointing an experienced HR Advisor to provide proactive support across the employee lifecycle while partnering with managers across the business.

HR Advisor Salary & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Additional holiday with length of service
• Performance-related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Birthday Bonus
• Employee Discount Platform
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Volunteering Programme
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with excellent progression opportunities

HR Advisor Job Overview

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent practical HR experience.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers with employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites when required.

HR Advisor Job Requirements

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
• Support employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
• Produce HR reports and analyse data relating to absence, turnover and employee engagement.
• Assist with recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, screening applicants and coordinating interviews.
• Support HR projects and employee engagement initiatives across the business.
• Maintain and update HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Deliver a high standard of HR administration and maintain accurate employee records.
• Work closely with the wider HR and Learning & Development teams to support training initiatives.