Human Resources Advisor

ALTEN LTD - UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK seeks an experienced HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR services and manage employee relations. You will support leaders across the business and ensure compliance with HR policies while maintaining detailed records. Ideal candidates have over four years of experience in HR, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Join a dynamic and inclusive team offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Life Insurance

Pension scheme with company contributions

Confidential employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in HR, especially with employee relations.
• Keen eye for detail and organized approach.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR advisory services and manage employee relations cases.
• Build relationships with senior leaders to support HR policies.
• Ensure HR information systems are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are:

ALTEN, an engineering and technology consultancy, We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across 30 countries, making waves in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security and Naval, Automotive, Rail and mobility, Energy and environment, Life Sciences and health, Industrial Equipment and electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. With a team of passionate, diligent, and agile engineers, we are united by a common purpose: building tomorrow’s world today. Day by day, we support our customers' development strategies as well as their technological and sustainability transformation.

Job purpose

• To deliver a professional HR service to the stakeholders, advising on the application and implementation of HR policies and procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
• To support leadersacross the business, offeringadvice and supporton complex, sensitiveand sometimes contentious Employee Relations issues.
• To manage HR administration activities, ensuring the currency of all HRIS and Employee Files throughout the employee Lifecyle.
• To provide support and guidance on all HR related matters assigned to your role.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide high quality, efficient and customer focused HR advisory service to the business on a range of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Alten policies.
• To build relationships with senior leaders/managers at all levels across the business to develop a good understanding of their work to be able to offer commercially astute solutions.
• To advise, support, train and coach managers in the resolution of Employee Relations (ER) casework, including capability, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• To facilitate and manage ER casework by supporting investigations, maintaining records, drafting accurate minutes, collecting witness statements, or chairing meetings, as appropriate.
• Manage incoming ad hoc queries from managers and employees in accordance with departmental Service Level Agreements.
• Ensure all HRIS remain current and accurate at all times, demonstrating exemplary data hygiene in accordance with Alten policies and procedures.
• To support the Payroll department with the completion of payroll activities on a monthly basis.
• To provide support and guidance regarding Visa and Right to Work queries.
• Prepare and present HR and workforce reports as and when required.
• Undertake all required HR project work and assist with staffing restructures across the business, ensuring that the restructures are legally compliant and in line with Alten policy.
• Maintain currency of HR expertise, including legislation, best practice, and trends in HR especially across the consultancy sector.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience working in organizations with well-defined HR practices, ideally in fast moving arenas.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience, including proven exposure to employee relations (ER) case management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A keen eye for detail and an organized, process orientated outlook.
• Integrity and confidentiality, leading by example to set the standard for personal integrity.
• A good base understanding of HR practices, and an interest in pursuing a career in HR.
• An enthusiastic approach to learning.
• A good practical understanding of MS Office.
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to priorities workloads and stakeholders in a fast paced and demanding environment.

What we offer:

• Company benefits including Private Medical Healthcare (Inc Dental and Optical), Life Insurance and Travel Insurance.
• Pension scheme with company contributions up to 6%.
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance program.
• Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month.

Any doubts?

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.