HR Advisor

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm located in Manchester is seeking an HR professional to manage employee relations, provide general HR advice, and ensure compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate will hold a CIPD qualification or equivalent experience, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a commitment to continuous improvement and organizational efficiency. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic, innovative work environment focused on talent development and organizational success.

Benefits

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is required.
• Knowledge of employment law and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR general advice regarding policy and process.
• Support on employee relations matters and manage cases.
• Deliver HR Calendar activities and coordinate payroll activities.
• Review exit interview data and produce meaningful analysis.

Skills

HR general advice

Employee relations management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Key Role Requirements

• Provision of HR general advice and guidance on policy and process, recommending appropriate solutions.
• Support on early intervention and independent management of employee relations matters; disciplinary, absence, grievance, performance.
• Manage employee relations case work for sickness absence and occupational health referral process.
• Manage family friendly leave and escalation of flexible working requests.
• Manage global and local transfers in and out of region. Manage visa and right to work processes.
• Delivery of HR Calendar activities e.g. bi-annual reward process, talent management, performance review, employee engagement and EDI.
• Play an active role in delivering HR projects/ change initiatives.
• Production of people related reports, in-depth data analysis and visual presentations, coordination of monthly payroll activities and provision of ad hoc management information queries from operational teams.
• Review exit interview data and produce value added, meaningful, analysis.

Behaviours

• Make change happen: Resilient, adaptable with demonstrable experience of working in a small, fast-paced team environment.
• Do better everyday: Highly organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Desire to solve problems and strive for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate to deliver our best work: Positive attitude and ability to influence and develop relationships with a variety of teams and individuals at all levels across the business.
• Always learning: constantly have an ear to the ground to develop commercial awareness, advance data and analytics skills and stay up-to-date with changes in employment law and industry best practice.
• Treat each other with care and respect: Excellent interpersonal skills, balancing compassion with the ability to make difficult decisions when needed.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employment law and its practical application

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Website: www.turnerandtownsend.com/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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