HR Advisor

Equans; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is hiring a full-time HR Advisor for a 14-month contract focusing on supporting HR functions across the Southeast and Southwest of England. The role involves aiding line managers in HR processes, improving employee engagement, and handling compliance efforts while working closely with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in an Operational HR Advisor role is required.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practices is necessary.
• Track record in HR generalist and change management roles is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support line managers in HR processes to enhance employee engagement.
• Conduct training workshops for new policies.
• Generate attendance management reports for line managers.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Change Management

Education

Level 5 CIPD

Job description

Equans is looking for a HR Advisor to join our team covering the Southeast and Southwest of England on a 14 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

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 specifically cover the Midland/Wales region and Support Functions 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 escalate any issues to the HRBP
• Co 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?

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

• 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?

• Level 5 CIPD member would be an advantage
• Experience in an Operational HRA Advisor role
• Track-record in HR generalist and change management roles
• Some 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

This role includes a DBS Basic check therefore ability to pass is essential.

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.

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.