HR Advisor (Belfast)

Gilbert-Ash; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbert-Ash Ltd. is seeking an experienced HR professional to role-model our values and develop HR functions across sites, with a focus on recruitment, training and employee relations. You will build strong business relationships with management and frontline teams while supporting social value initiatives.

This role requires enthusiasm, energy and drive and offers opportunity within our dynamic HR team at a progressive, employee-owned business. Travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Human Resources role with end-to-end recruitment experience.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and UK legislation.
• Experience delivering training to line managers and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to produce and present reports to senior management.
• Experience in construction or fit-out sectors is advantageous.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment including job descriptions, advertising, interviewing and offers.
• Advise line managers on employee relations, investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Coordinate Employment and Skills Plans and social value initiatives.
• Review policies with People & Culture Director and HR Manager for compliance.
• Develop and coordinate Health and Wellbeing initiatives across the company.
• Support monthly reporting on training, recruitment, social value, sickness and turnover.
• Deliver in-house HR training material and support external audits.
• Contribute to ESG strategy and People Pillar delivery; support accreditations.

Skills

Team player

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Motivation

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Teamwork and independence

Gateway software

Education

Degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 5+

Tools

Gateway software package

Job description

Head Office, 60 Boucher Place, Belfast, BT12 6HT. This role requires frequent travel to Gilbert-Ash sites, including occasional overnight stays, throughout Great Britain and Republic ofIreland.

Summary of role

As a valued member of our HR team, you'll be role-modelling and enhancing the Company's values through the implementation and development of HR functions. You will be building strong business relationships whilst supporting site teams and management with recruitment, training and development, employee relations and the delivery of our social values. This role requires enthusiasm, energy and drive, and offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic HR team at a progressive, employee-owned business. The Company is proud to hold Investors in People and Diversity Mark accreditations and to have been recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work for the second consecutive year.

• Lead and coordinate the Company’s end-to-end recruitment, including creating job descriptions, advertising roles, interviewing candidates and preparing subsequent offers of employment.
• Assist with the promotion of careers in GA/construction including careers fairs, mock interviews and other promotional activities.
• Advise line managers on best practice on a range of employee relations topics, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and probation.
• Assist with the preparation of Employment and Skills Plans, ensuring accurate coordination and implementation of the Company’s social value initiatives in line with project/planning requirements.
• Liaise with the People & Culture Director and HR Manager on the annual review of Company Policies and Procedures, ensuring best practice and up-to-date legislation is considered.
• In collaboration with HR team members, develop and coordinate Health and Wellbeing initiatives throughout the Company, ensuring engagement and participation.
• Support the HR Generalist with the preparation of monthly reports on training, recruitment, social value, sickness absence and turnover.
• Develop and deliver in-house training material on a range of HR-related topics or policies.
• Support the wider business functions in the preparation for external audits.
• Participate with the implementation of the Company’s ESG Strategy, focusing on the delivery of the People Pillar.
• Be actively involved in the Company’s accreditations including Diversity Mark and Investors in People.
• Fulfil company CPD requirements and undertake all relevant training and development activities as required.
• Attend industry dinners, functions, seminars etc., as required on behalf of the Company.
• Fulfil the role of mentor as and when required.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of this role.

Person specification

Required Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in a Human Resources role.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations cases.
• Sound understanding of the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Proven track record of developing line managers skills and experience in HR policies or procedures.
• Preparing, producing and presenting reports to Senior Management and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Competent in the use of HR-related systems.
• In depth knowledge of HR best practice and key legislation.
• Delivering training to line managers on HR best practice and policies.
• Previous demonstrable experience in a construction and/or Fit Out Company.

Required Education:

• A Degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources.
• CIPD Level 5 or above.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong team player.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Knowledge of Gateway software package.

Other:

• Eligibility to work within the United Kingdom and Republic ofIreland.
• Flexibility to work away from home for periods of time.

Values and Behaviours

Successful performance at Gilbert-Ash isn't just about delivery but demonstrating the Values and Behaviours that reflect our Gilbert-Ash culture on a daily basis are equally important, i.e. how we do things around here. To that end, the following Values and Behaviours are always expected.

Integrous: Acts with honesty, integrity and ethically. Is accountable for own actions, taking steps to correct mistakes and/or shortcomings. Is a good role model and leads by example. Maintains personal and corporate confidentiality. Does not waste Company resources and seeks ways to positively contribute to the Company’s ESG commitments.

Respectful: Is always courteous, polite and professional. Respects and follows Company policies, procedures and processes. Expresses gratitude and recognises contributions of others. Shows consideration to the ideas of others and acknowledges their contribution.

Collaborative: Contributes positively to creating and maintaining a high achieving department / team. Demonstrates a high level of collaborative working within own team and across the organisation. Is friendly, approachable, and builds trusting partnerships. Is a team player who supports colleagues to enable them to thrive and achieve. Supports and celebrates the successes of others.

Fair Minded: Is inclusive, values and respects workplace diversity. Challenges behaviours that contradict the company values and mission. Contributes to respectful, open communication.

Reliable: Is consistent, committed, prepared and organised. Pays adequate attention to detail. Produces work of high quality with thoroughness and accuracy to achieve results. Is always on time and meets deadlines.

Determined: Is results driven and goes the extra mile. Seeks solutions for obstacles and problems. Embraces stretch goals and objectives. Isn't easily deterred from the right line of action.

Innovative: Is curious and always open to new ideas for improvement. Is a champion of change. Seeks ways to self-improve to benefit self and business. Is willing to learn new work-related skills.

Gilbert-Ash Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and does not discriminate, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, age, religion or belief, community background or passport held. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from a fully diverse range of candidates.

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