People Advisor for Major Infrastructure Project

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting an experienced People Advisor to support the People team on the Hinkley Point C project. Based on site in Somerset, you will provide trusted HR guidance to project managers and employees, helping to align people practices with policy, employment law and the company's values.

You will work in a fast-paced construction environment, coach managers, handle ER matters, contribute to change initiatives, and maintain records and reporting to enable informed workforce

Qualifications

• Experience as People Advisor, HR Advisor or HRBP.
• Experience providing employee relations advice across a diverse workforce.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infra or project-based environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive People advice to managers and employees across the project.
• Support managers with employee relations matters including absence, performance, conduct, grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Coach and develop managers to build capability in managing people effectively.
• Support the implementation of People initiatives and continuous improvement across the project.
• Maintain accurate People records and provide timely management information and reporting.
• Support workforce planning, mobilisation and demobilisation activities as required.
• Contribute to employee engagement and an inclusive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

HR advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Construction HR

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting an experienced People Advisor to support the People team on the Hinkley Point C project. Based on site in Somerset, you will provide trusted HR guidance to project managers and employees, helping to align people practices with policy, employment law and the company's values.

You will work in a fast-paced construction environment, coach managers, handle ER matters, contribute to change initiatives, and maintain records and reporting to enable informed workforce