HR Advisor

Highly regarded main contractor are seeking a HR Advisor to join their well-established team in the Midlands. This company work across construction, facilities management and susatainbility and have been established for over 30 years.

Role and responsibilities:

• Serve as an internal HR expert, offering generalist advice and hands-on support to managers on all aspects of people management and employment law, ensuring all processes align with the organisation’s values and culture.

• Assist in the month-end reporting process by gathering accurate data and ensuring timely submission.

• Communicate written and verbal updates, including reports, policies, and progress against people-related objectives, ensuring information is clear and consistent.

• Provide guidance on early-stage grievance and disciplinary matters, including participation in hearings when necessary.

• Proactively monitor attendance management, work with line managers to develop improvement plans, support their implementation, and escalate issues as appropriate.

• Contribute to the delivery of HR goals by leading or supporting ad hoc projects such as talent planning, TUPE processes, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Maintain and update the HR system as needed, ensuring both new hires and current employees are trained to use it effectively.

• Deliver a robust onboarding experience and offer continued support throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Act as a champion for change, promoting and supporting the successful rollout of employee engagement programmes.

• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to support recruitment processes, offering guidance on effective resourcing strategies.

Requirements:

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally supported by a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it)

• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels through verbal, written, and remote channels

• Strong analytical thinking and keen attention to detail

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent time management skills, able to prioritise and manage competing demands effectively

• Good understanding of the construction and/or facilities management industry

• Willingness to travel within the region as required

• Salary flexible dependant on experience

• 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home 

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency.