People & Culture Lead

Farrans Construction; Antrim; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous leave policy

Employee wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a People and Culture Lead to partner with the Head of People in developing and embedding a high-performance, inclusive, and VALUES-driven culture across site-based and office teams.

You will lead on employee experience, engagement, EDI, ERGs, reward, wellbeing, people insights and governance, ensuring data-informed decisions that support workforce planning, retention and business performance.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen aligned to organisational goals.
• Understanding of culture, engagement, and behaviour frameworks; inclusion practices; reward principles; analytics.
• Project management and organisational skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• 5+ years in a generalist HR role with People & Culture initiatives and rewards exposure.
• Experience driving culture change and engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Embed company values and behaviours; support Leadership Model.
• Collaborate with Recruitment, HRBP, HRIS, L&D and Talent Management for aligned initiatives.
• Support workforce planning, talent management and succession planning.
• Act as cultural ambassador to foster engagement, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Establish and oversee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Lead engagement surveys and action planning.
• Standardise HR policies and practices; drive continuous improvement.
• Support organisational change with training and communications.
• Provide data analysis and reporting on HR metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Business acumen

Culture & engagement

Inclusion & engagement

Reward & benefits

Workforce planning & analytics

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder engagement

5+ years HR generalist experience

Culture change & engagement

People & Culture best practices

Inclusive mindset

Proactive & solutions-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Job description

Job Description

As People and Culture Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Head of People in the development and implementation of our overall people and culture strategy. Your primary focus includes shaping and embedding a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven culture across the organisation.

This role leads on employee experience, engagement, EDI, Employee Resource Groups, reward, wellbeing, people insights, and governance, ensuring a consistent and positive experience across both site-based and office teams.

Working closely with colleagues in Recruitment, HR Business Partnering, HR Information Systems, Learning & Development and Talent Management, the role ensures that people initiatives are aligned, data-informed, and support workforce planning, retention, and business performance.

Responsibilities

People Strategy & Culture

• Support to deliver the People & Culture strategy aligned to business priorities.
• Define and embed company values and behaviours and support embedding of Farrans Leadership Model.
• Collaborate with the wider People and Engagement Team to ensure an integrated approach to employee development.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning efforts across functions.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, championing initiatives that foster engagement, inclusion, wellbeing and retention.
• Establish and oversee Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Own and deliver employee engagement surveys and action planning.
• Align HR policies and working practices to embed a standardised approach.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across People & Culture processes, identifying opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, compliance and the overall employee experience.
• Support organisational change efforts by providing training, communication, and resources to employees during periods of transition.
• Support the Head of People with data analysis and reporting on key HR metrics and KPIs.

Reward & Benefits

• Support the Head of People in managing the reward and benefits strategy within the business.
• Advise managers and employees on pay, benefits, and reward practices in line with company policy and legislative requirements.
• Support the communication and promotion of the organisation’s benefits offering, ensuring employees understand the value of their overall reward package.
• Support locally led recognition initiatives that encourage and celebrate employee contribution and reinforce organisational values.
• Coordinate annual salary review in collaboration with business leaders.
• Ensure fair and transparent reward and recognition practices.
• Support the preparation and governance of the organisation’s gender pay gap report.
• Support the governance and implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring appropriate processes, reporting and compliance.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs and priorities of the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and align with organisational goals
• Strong understanding of the following: Culture, engagement, and behaviour frameworks; Inclusion & Engagement practices; reward and benefits principles; workforce planning and people analytics
• Project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or professional certifications.
• 5+years of experience in a generalist HR role with ownership of People & Culture initiatives and significant exposure to Reward & Benefits principles.
• Demonstrable experience driving culture change and engagement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of People & Culture best practices
• Passionate about people and culture
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment
• Inclusive mindset with a commitment to equality and diversity
• Proactive and solutions-focused

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or working towards it.
• Experience within the construction, engineering, or related sectors.

About Us

Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.

The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.

Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Benefits

When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.

Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.

Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.

We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.

We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.