HR Advisor

Equans UK & Ireland; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy services is seeking an HR Advisor in Manchester for a full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will provide generalist HR advice, support line managers, and ensure compliance with employment law. Competitive salary up to £38k DOE, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a company car and generous leave.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Company car

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Broad range of learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Advisor, or similar role required.
• Self-starting and independent professional with strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting line managers in all people processes to ensure best practices.
• Advising on Employee Relations cases and attending hearings as appropriate.
• Implementing new HR initiatives and working on various HR projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Employee Engagement

Education

CIPD Level 5 (advantageous)

Job description

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As part of our HR Team, you will report directly to the HR Business Partner. You will be an internal expert, providing generalist HR advice and practical support to managers on all people management and employment law issues whilst ensuring these processes are conducted in accordance with our Equans Fundamentals.

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 are looking for a HR Advisorto join our team in Manchester. This is a full time 6 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary of up to £38k DOE, a company car and benefits package.

General Overview

As part of our HR Team, you will report directly to the HR Business Partner. You will be an internal expert, providing generalist HR advice and practical support to managers on all people management and employment law issues whilst ensuring these processes are conducted in accordance with our Equans Fundamentals.

Key Accountabilities

On a day to day basis, your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

• Supporting line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced.
• Coaching line managers to build capability and promote ownership for managing their people and embedding a leadership framework.
• Advising and supporting on Employee Relations cases including attendance at hearings as appropriate.
• Supporting our reporting process ensuring that data is collated, accurate and provided on time.
• Working alongside our resourcing team to support with all recruitment related activities
• Ensuring absence management is monitored in detail, agreeing plans to improve with line managers and supporting delivery.
• Driving the business performance in relation to the organisation's objectives
• Implementing new HR initiatives and working on various HR projects.
• Developing and maintaining excellent relations with our recognised trade union.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• A company car
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work 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 WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you should be a self-starting and independent professional with strong collaboration skills, be skilled in gaining buy-in and support from stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Whilst a CIPD L5 qualification would be advantageous it is not essential. Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Advisor or similar role is required.

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?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

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 WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

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.

To be successful in this role you should be a self-starting and independent professional with strong collaboration skills, be skilled in gaining buy-in and support from stakeholders at all levels and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Whilst a CIPD L5 qualification would be advantageous it is not essential. Proven experience as an HR Assistant, HR Advisor or similar role is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Building Construction

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