HR Advisor – ER & Generalist, Hybrid in Canary Wharf

Macmillan Davies; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Company pension and life assurance

CIPD qualifications support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital GP

Gym discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Macmillan Davies is recruiting an HR Advisor for a permanent role in Canary Wharf, London. The position offers a hybrid pattern (4 days in the office, 1 day at home) and a salary of £42,000–£45,000 plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

You will join a growing construction-sector client and support managers and employees on HR matters, with a focus on employee relations. The ideal candidate has solid generalist HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, strong communication skills, and CIPD

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in generalist HR and ability to support managers
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes
• Proactive, flexible approach with initiative
• CIPD Level 3 or above, ideally working toward Level 5
• Construction experience not essential but helpful

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of straightforward employee relations matters (absence, probation, informal capability)
• Support more complex ER cases, investigations and disciplinary processes
• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to line managers
• Support performance management, employee development and HR training initiatives
• Prepare HR reports and analyse employee data for HR projects
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, inductions and generalist HR activities
• Build relationships with managers across the business and visit UK offices/sites when needed

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Advisory

UK Employment Law

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Proactive/Initiative

Stakeholder Management

HR Generalist

Absence Management

Performance Management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

Macmillan Davies is recruiting an HR Advisor for a permanent role in Canary Wharf, London. The position offers a hybrid pattern (4 days in the office, 1 day at home) and a salary of £42,000–£45,000 plus discretionary bonus and benefits.

You will join a growing construction-sector client and support managers and employees on HR matters, with a focus on employee relations. The ideal candidate has solid generalist HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, strong communication skills, and CIPD