HR Advisor

Egis in the UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking an HR Adviser to provide hands‑on, people‑focused HR support for a large contract across 20 locations in the UK, with around 300 employees. Based in Manchester City Centre, you will advise managers, manage the employee lifecycle, and help maintain HR records and reporting.

You will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner to ensure compliant and timely HR support, including employee relations, policy interpretation and payroll coordination where required.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification at Level 3 or higher (Level 5 advantageous).
• Experience as an HR Adviser.
• Experience supporting Employee Relations cases.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HR systems.
• TUPE experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support full employee lifecycle from offers to onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers.
• Coach on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Assist with complex employee relations cases and investigations.
• Maintain HR records and produce timely reports for management.
• Support visa processes for employees as required.
• Collaborate with payroll on monthly submissions.

Skills

HR advisory experience

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office / HR systems

Confidential information handling

Employee relations case handling

Education

CIPD Level 3 (Level 5 advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction, engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 23,500 employees operate across over 70 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

In the UK we’re proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Purpose of the Role

As an HR Adviser supporting one of our newly acquired Operations & Maintenance contracts, you’ll play a key role in delivering a responsive, people‑focused HR service to approximately 300 employees across 20 locations throughout the UK.

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with managers and stakeholders across the contract, providing practical HR advice, coaching and support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference to both our people and the wider operation.

The role is based in our Manchester City Centre offices.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle, from generating offer letters and contracts and completing pre‑employment checks through to onboarding and offboarding.
• Provide high‑quality, practical HR advice and guidance to managers, helping them navigate and resolve difficult, complex or sensitive employee relations matters effectively and at an early stage.
• Coach and support managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring decisions are consistent, accurate and aligned with current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements.
• Support the management of complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence matters. This will include advising managers on policy, procedure and legislation, as well as supporting formal investigations and hearings.
• Develop strong and trusted relationships with line managers and key stakeholders, taking the time to understand their needs and providing proactive, solutions‑focused HR support.
• Prepare monthly payroll submissions for the contract and work closely with the Payroll Team to ensure an accurate and efficient payroll process, alongside associated reward and benefits activity.
• Support visa processes for both new and existing employees, ensuring requirements and processes are managed effectively.
• Support managers in the effective management of sickness absence, including assisting employees with their return to work and working collaboratively with managers to reduce absence levels across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR records and reporting, providing timely HR information for Board reports, attrition and sickness absence reporting, and quarterly Group Meeting presentations.
• Take on other reasonable duties appropriate to the level of the role, contributing to the evolving needs and priorities of the organisation.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being hands‑on, approachable and solutions‑focused. You’ll work across a diverse operational environment, build strong relationships with managers and stakeholders, and have the opportunity to influence how HR is delivered across a growing contract.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• CIPD qualification (Minimum Level 3 with Level 5 advantageous)
• Previous experience in an HR Adviser role.
• Experience supporting with Employee Relation Case
• Sound understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems.
• Experience of TUPE would be advantageous

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Egis is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.