HR Advisor - 12 Month Maternity Cover

Connolly Limited; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development

Job summary

Connolly Limited in Wigan is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the People & Culture team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from October/November. You will provide day-to-day HR support to managers and colleagues, delivering practical advice on ER, recruitment, onboarding, and data accuracy, helping create a positive colleague experience.

We value hands-on HR professionals with strong admin skills, knowledge of UK employment law, and experience in social housing or

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry preferably in the planned maintenance environment, Social Housing ideally.
• Strong admin and organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and an attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of output.
• Experience in a generalist HR role (multi-site desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and colleagues.
• Handle employee relations cases including sickness, conduct, performance and probation.
• Support recruitment activity from advertising to interviews.
• Prepare contracts and onboarding documents via HR Portal.
• Coordinate a smooth induction experience for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee data and lifecycle updates in HR Portal.
• Produce people metrics (absence, turnover, headcount).
• Coach managers on routine HR matters.
• Support engagement and wellbeing events.

Skills

ER case mgmt

UK employment law

Generalist HR

HR systems knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

BambooHR

HR Portal

Job description

A bit about the role …

Are you an experienced, people-focused HR professional who enjoys supporting managers, solving problems and helping colleagues thrive? We’re looking for a HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Connolly on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from October/November- someone proactive, approachable and committed to delivering a great colleague experience.

As our HR Advisor, you’ll provide day to day HR support to colleagues and managers, delivering practical advice and handling a broad range of operational HR activities. From employee relations and recruitment, to onboarding, HR processes and data accuracy, you’ll help ensure a smooth, positive experience for every colleague.

This is a varied, hands on role where you’ll work closely with managers, support decision making, strengthen HR processes and help embed our values into everyday practice.

A bit about us …

Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment company based in Wigan, with family values at our core. We don’t just refurbish homes, we create communities and we’re committed to making positive change for people.

We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest,West Yorkshireand North Wales.

What you will be responsible for…

• Manage low to mid-complexity ER cases including sickness, conduct, performance and probation
• Ensure consistent, fair application of HR policies
• Support investigations and hearings with documentation and note-taking
• Support recruitment activity from advertising to interviews
• Prepare contracts and onboarding documents via HR Portal
• Coordinate a smooth induction experience for new starters
• Maintain accurate employee data and lifecycle updates in HR Portal
• Produce people metrics (absence, turnover, headcount)
• Process contract changes, leavers and probation reviews
• Provide clear HR advice to managers and colleagues
• Respond to people-related queries and support policy updates
• Coach managers on routine HR matters
• Support engagement and wellbeing events
• Help coordinate training sessions and maintain records
• Promote Connolly’s values across all interactions
• Work collaboratively across the People & Culture team
• Identify improvements to HR processes
• Support during busy periods or absence

What we’d like from you…

• Experience in the construction industry preferably in the planned maintenance environment, Social Housing ideally
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and an attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of output
• Experience in a generalist HR role (multi-site desirable)
• Confident managing routine ER cases
• Working knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• HR systems experience (BambooHR desirable)
• CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or working towards Level 5
• Positive, values-led and committed to improving colleague experience

What we’ll give you …

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a family business with core values that put people first that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves.

In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a competitive salary/ package, company pension, generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development.

Ready to join Team Connolly?

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.