Project HR Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an HR Specialist to provide project HR support in Warrington. This role involves leading HR activities, advising on compliance, and fostering relationships with project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and significant HR experience. Initially part-time at two days a week, there is potential for increased hours. The position requires UK residency and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Significant relevant experience in HR management is preferred.
• Strong compliance knowledge regarding HR policies and processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of HR activities and programs aligned with project goals.
• Model and instill organizational values within the project.
• Advise on HR policies and ensure compliance with legal documentation.
• Manage employee relations cases and ensure HR compliance.

Skills

HR policies compliance

Employee relations management

Training strategy implementation

Performance management

Staffing processes

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Specialist provides project HR support across assigned project(s), partnering with the Project Manager and key project stakeholders as well as the HR Business Partner to deliver consistent, compliant HR services. The role requires comfort working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and building strong relationships with client and partner teams.

The role is offered initially for 2 days per week with the potential to increase this over time, if preferred.

The work location

...is at our client office in Birchwood Park, Warrington. Due to the security requirements for this role, applications can only be accepted from UK nationals located within the UK, with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads execution of project HR activities and programs; ensures compliance and alignment with project goals and Bechtel policies
• Models and instills the culture and organizational values within project
• Leads staffing processes including onboarding and performance management.
• Ensures project staffing plans are appropriately actioned, including producing reports and analysis and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advises management on HR policies involving salary administration, staffing, training, etc. and ensures compliance with legal documentation
• Ensures onboarding and offboarding compliance and reporting
• Oversees training strategy and implementation
• Counsels project leadership on policy and legal compliance
• Manages resolution of employee relations cases
• Ensures alignment with project-specific HR compliance and reporting requirements
• Maintains a strong awareness of new or pending industry practices or legislative changes; analyses and evaluates the project impact; recommends sound, practical solutions to complex issues.
• Leads project initiatives around employee engagement, collaboration, innovation and diversity and inclusion.
• Designs and delivers project-specific training programmes as required
• Develops excellent relationships with internal and external customers

Education

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent, or experience equivalent) and significant relevant experience.