Human Resources Advisor

Lancer Scott Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and facilities management firm in Brighton is seeking an HR Advisor to support people operations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in people management and current employment legislation, along with excellent communication skills. You will guide managers on employee relations issues and oversee HR operations. This role offers an opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Confidence to advise and influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on people management activities.
• Lead support with employee relations issues.
• Oversee HR operations and maintain accurate records.
• Help develop and configure the new HR System.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

People Management principles

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD qualification or studying towards

Tools

Employment Hero or other HRIS

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million in 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability and therefore feel fully supported. This combined with our entrepreneurial approach, offers up great opportunities for personal growth and professional development.

About the role

Our HR Advisor is integral to the day-to-day people operations of our growing construction and facilities management businesses. You will be involved in the full range of HR activities, offering expert guidance to employees and management, and contribute insights to help shape our future people strategy.

What will be my core responsibilities?

• Provide support, advice and guidance on people management activities relating to policies and procedures.
• Lead, guide and support managers with employee relations issues, including sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Be responsible for the absence reporting process and ensure payroll are updated with any changes to salaries.
• Provide data and insights on common trends in absence and seek to address these through the provision of training and support to managers and colleagues.
• Oversee HR operations, including processing terms and conditions changes, logging sickness records, and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Help develop and configure the new HR System and support Line Managers on how to use the system effectively.
• Assist in reviewing and restructuring administrative activities to optimise efficiency and alignment.
• Produce reports and contribute insights and recommendations to address key challenges and opportunities.
• Provide support with organisational changes such as restructures, TUPE transfers, when required.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Participate in projects as guided by the Head of HR, with emphasis on upskilling and training Managers on people management processes.

About You

• Knowledge of People Management principles, practices and current employment legislation.
• CIPD qualified or studying towards.
• Confidence to advise, support and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong critical thinking skills to support people team initiatives.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and confident picking up new systems.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the capacity to work under pressure with a range of different priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You could also have:

• Experience working within construction, facilities management or a similar industry.
• Experience in supporting TUPE.
• Experience working with Employment Hero, or other HRIS.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.