Human Resources Specialist

Dalkia UK; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative facilities management firm in Leiston is seeking a Generalist HR Advisor to develop and deliver HR services for a major nuclear power project. You'll engage in all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to HR strategy contribution, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have generalist HR experience, knowledge of employment law, and stakeholder management skills. This role offers flexible working options and comprehensive benefits including annual leave, pension, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus additional options

Life Assurance

Pension with salary sacrifice

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Access to wellbeing programmes

Company Sick Pay

Employee Referral bonus

Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a site-based HR role is essential.
• Ability to align HR activities with business goals.
• Full valid UK Driving Licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all people processes for employees on site.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment activities including local events.

Skills

Generalist HR Advisor experience

Strong knowledge of employment law

Stakeholder management skills

Adaptability and resilience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD level 3 or studying towards

Job description

Overview

You'll develop and deliver a people plan and build an on site generalist HR service from the ground up to support our fast growing team delivering facilities services at Sizewell C, a ground-breaking new nuclear power station project that will provide low-carbon electricity to power 6 million homes.

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, typically 8.45am - 5.15pm
• Minimum 3 x full days on site, 2 x days working from home. We're open to discuss how we could accommodate other flexible working options

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus birthday day off, plus Bank Holidays, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
• Life Assurance
• Pension - salary sacrifice 6-8% match
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial / savings guidance
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24 / 7 365 support on all lifestyle matters

Responsibilities

• Leading on all people processes in the lifecycle of an employee on site
• Building and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships both within the business and across the wider HR community
• Championing talent management and driving activities across the sites
• Advising Managers and employees on all generalist processes / activities including employee relations and performance management
• Delivering change management processes
• Collating and providing HR data, tracking, identifying and providing trends and solutions to the business
• Carrying out recruiting activities including supporting workforce planning, conducting interviews, attending local recruitment events to promote Dalkia Facilities as an employer in the community
• Making a contribution to developing guidelines and people processes
• Contributing to wider HR strategy, initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Generalist HR Advisor / Specialist experience in a site based role
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR policy / practice and employee relations
• Experience of aligning HR plans / activities with site / business goals
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Adaptability and resilience to operate successfully in a change based, fast paced environment
• CIPD qualification, level 3 or studying towards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Full valid UK Driving Licence and own transport

At Dalkia, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform us in confidence. Our talent acquisition team is here to assist you.