HR Advisor - Construction / Services

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary/Package: -35,000 - -40,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Our client is an established and growing business employing over 100 people, with ambitious plans for continued expansion.

As the organisation continues to grow, they recognise the importance of developing a strong HR function to support employees, provide guidance to management and ensure the business maintains a positive and compliant working environment.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join the business and play an important role in supporting its people function.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR support across the business, acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters.

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, advising on employee relations issues, managing recruitment and onboarding processes, and ensuring HR policies and procedures remain up to date and compliant with current employment legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to join a growing organisation where you will have the autonomy to take ownership of responsibilities, influence HR processes and make a genuine contribution to the continued development of the business.

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business.

• Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, investigation, capability and performance matters.

• Support managers with employee conduct, attendance and performance issues.

• Ensure HR matters are handled professionally, consistently and in line with employment legislation.

• Provide practical and commercially focused advice on a range of employee relations matters.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

• Support the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to employee exit.

• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, candidate selection, offers and reference checks.

• Manage new starter processes, including employment contracts and onboarding documentation.

• Coordinate induction requirements, equipment, system access, uniforms, mobile phones and vehicles.

• Ensure employee documentation and records are maintained accurately.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Manage absence reporting, return-to-work processes and attendance monitoring.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.

• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal company policies.

• Review and update HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.

• Produce HR reports and people metrics for senior management.

• Support workforce planning, employee retention and continuous improvement initiatives.

Management & Business Support

• Work closely with Directors and operational managers to support the wider business.

• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

• Support managers in developing effective people management practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems and procedures.

• Balance employee wellbeing with the wider commercial objectives of the business.

• Previous experience within an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or similar position.

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent.

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.

• Previous experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.

• Confident advising and influencing managers on a range of HR issues.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Able to work autonomously and take ownership of HR responsibilities.

• A proactive, professional and solutions-focused approach.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within an SME environment.

• Experience supporting a workforce of 100+ employees.

• Experience developing HR processes, systems and reporting procedures.

• Salary of -35,000 - -40,000, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.

• A varied HR position with responsibility across the full employee lifecycle.

• Direct exposure to and involvement with senior management and Directors.

• Autonomy to develop and improve existing HR processes and procedures.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of the HR function.

• Long-term career development within a growing organisation.

If you''re an experienced HR professional looking for your next opportunity and have the knowledge and confidence to support a growing business across all aspects of HR, we''d like to hear from you.

Please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris, at Building Careers UK for a confidential discussion.

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Building Careers UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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