Junior HR Advisor - FTC 6 months

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior HR Advisor to join their dynamic UK HR team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential HR services across various divisions, supporting functions like visas, employee transfers, and payroll reporting. Your expertise in HR policies and strong interpersonal skills will help you navigate challenges and deliver impactful solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a flexible and inclusive work environment while advancing your career in a global professional services firm. If you're resilient, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous learning, this is the perfect chance to make your mark.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR functions such as employee transfers and payroll reporting.
• Knowledge of employment law and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance on policies and processes.
• Manage medical declarations and coordinate employee transfers.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback trends.

Skills

HR Policies Knowledge

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Turner & Townsend Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries. We work with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, transforming challenges into opportunities and delivering impactful projects worldwide.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Together, we offer premier programme, project, and cost management services globally.

Role Summary: Junior HR Advisor

As part of our UK HR team, you will provide a generalist HR service across designated divisions. This role involves supporting HR functions such as visas and immigration, employee transfers, processing allowances, and managing employee interactions related to medical declarations, parental leave, flexible working, exit interviews, and payroll reporting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide HR advice and guidance on policies and processes, recommending solutions.
2. Support case work related to sickness absence, occupational health, and PHI applications.
3. Manage medical declarations confidentially and in compliance with policies.
4. Handle discretionary pay, leave, disturbance allowances, and career break requests.
5. Manage family-friendly leave and flexible working escalations.
6. Coordinate global and local employee transfers, visas, and right-to-work processes.
7. Assist in delivering HR calendar activities such as reward processes, talent management, performance reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
8. Produce reports and conduct data analysis, supporting payroll activities and management information requests.
9. Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to provide meaningful feedback to management.

Qualifications and Behaviours

Behaviours:

• Resilient and adaptable, capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative with strong interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships across teams.
• Committed to learning, staying updated on employment law, industry practices, and data analytics.
• Respectful and compassionate, able to make difficult decisions when necessary.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment, valuing diversity and equal opportunity. SOX control responsibilities may apply to this role.

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