HR Advisor

Equans Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public hols)

Life Cover 1.5x salary

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities and training

Referral rewards

Employee networks

EAP and wellbeing app

Job summary

Equans is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our team in Leeds. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working pattern with regular travel to sites across the North and occasional trips to other regions.

You will support c.1,600 colleagues on a national multisite contract, aligning with HR policy, providing first-line support, and driving engagement and cost control. The role requires significant HR experience, TUPE and mobilisation knowledge, and the ability to work with HRBPs and

Qualifications

• Significant proven HR experience in a high-pressured, fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of TUPE/Contract mobilisation.
• Experience in an Operational HR Advisory role supporting front and mid-level managers.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support line managers in all people processes to boost engagement.
• Coach managers to build capability and ownership of their people.
• Provide guidance on grievance and disciplinary actions, attend hearings as required.
• Generate attendance and HR reporting, flag risks and propose remediation with managers.
• Assist with monthly HR processes and policy rollout, including delivery of workshops.

Skills

HR advisory

TUPE experience

Change management

Data reporting

Stakeholder comms

Travel flexible

Tools

SuccessFactors

MS Office

Job description

HR Advisor

Company: EQUANS
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Leeds, LEEDS
Job type: Permanent

Summary

Equans are looking for a HR Advisor to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, benefits package and company car. We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to work from home and from our offices. The role involves regular travel to sites throughout the North East and North West, plus occasional travel to Scotland, with an expected balance of two days on-site and three days working from home each week. Responsible for the provision of HR Advisor support for people matters to a national multisite contract of circa 1600 colleagues. Supporting the HRBP, this role will support circa 350 colleagues. Supporting the regional management teams to deliver improvements in culture, change management, compliance and cost control to drive improved engagement and financial results. As a member of the HR Team, to provide an efficient dedicated first line support to the Mid and Front-Line management population within HMCTS supporting all on HR policy and practise such as disciplinary, grievance, absence & performance management.

What will you deliver?

Advising and Supporting line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced Coach line managers to build capability and promote ownership for managing their people and embedding a leadership framework Advice and support on grievance / disciplinary action including attendance at hearings as appropriate Generating attendance management reports and highlighting areas of concern, agreeing plans to improve with line managers and supporting delivery Monitoring of the annual SuccessFactors cycle, acting as a super-user and ensuring completion in a timely manner Tracking offline appraisals for front line unconnected staff Supporting with the month end reporting process ensuring that data is collated, accurate and provided on time Supporting the launch of new policies & processes, conducting workshops / Training where appropriate Advise line managers on employee engagement initiatives to ensure best practice and providing guidance on contract wide initiatives Support TUPE In’s and TUPE Out’s and act as initial contact Supporting the annual salary reviews, acting as the champion Compliance checking and review including clearances, adherence to governance and process controls and GDPR, to elevate any issues to the HRBPCo ordinating the REMCO process as required Supporting structural change and mobilisations on an ad hoc basis as required Adhere to and promote compliance with the EQUANS ethics policy

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Significant proven HR experience of working in a high pressured, fast pace environment
• Working knowledge of TUPE/ Contract mobilisation experience
• Experience in an Operational HR Advisory role supporting front and mid-level managers
• Track-record in HR generalist and change management roles
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and within a team
• Strong ability to communicate in person, email and letter
• Demonstrated practical approach to problem solving
• Experience of gathering and presenting data
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Able to travel across nationally as and when required
• Have a valid UK Drivers licence and ability to drive to site
• BPSS Clearance

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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