Senior HR Advisor

Clarke Energy is an award-winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind-meter applications. Renowned for our high-quality schemes, we are committed to supporting the global net-zero transition.

Our culture is founded on integrity and high ethical standards. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIOs hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we offer unparalleled expertise and support.

Our comprehensive solutions are strengthened by in-house design engineering, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management, and market-leading 24/7 after-sales support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our projects.

About the role:

We are seeking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team to cover a period of upcoming maternity leave. We expect the contract will be in place for approx. 12-14 months. We are open to considering both part time and full time applications for this role. The purpose of this role is to provide support to the business to ensure that productivity is maximised through the effectiveness of our employees. Responsibilities cover a wide range of activities but at the core is recruitment, employee performance, health and wellbeing, training and development, compensation, benefits and employment law compliance.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holidays
• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Health care cash plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance programme
• Hybrid working
• Reward and Recognition
• Development and investment in our employees

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist and wider HR team during peak recruitment periods. This will include, responsibility for the full recruitment process from employee requisition through to compiling offers and issuing contracts of employment for a number of open vacancies. Ensuring all vacancies are advertised through internal procedures, keeping the website up to date and liaising with 3rd party recruitment agencies.
• Support the recruitment strategy and aim to reduce recruitment spend by utilising cost effective methods of recruitment i.e. LinkedIn, job boards, promoting referrals.
• Coordinate the annual recruitment of apprentices working in conjunction Technical Training.
• To be the HR Lead on apprenticeships within the UK and Ireland, to include:

-Liaising with and sourcing new colleges where appropriate.

-Development of new apprenticeship programs.

-Monitoring and tracking performance of apprentices, escalating any issues to line managers.

-Evaluating the success of each scheme.

-Coordination of the annual residential team building events.

-Support annual apprentice week.

-Managing the apprenticeship levy for Clarke Energy.

• Provide an advisory service to employees ensuring that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements.
• Work in partnership with line managers on performance management, employee relations and resourcing.
• Support HR Manager with disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and hearings.
• Manage long term employee absence to support employees and help return to work where appropriate.
• Keep personnel files up to date, ensuring any correspondence is filed promptly and accurately using Natural HR.
• Ensure exit interviews are conducted in the absence of the HR Advisor.
• Adherence to company procedures in relation to salary increases, department transfers etc.
• Preparation of the board report and monthly KPIs.
• Support the HR strategy with involvement in any HR projects which are underway. These will vary year on year but support and input into any projects is essential.
• Support the HR team and help to develop other team members by sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Coordinate and facilitate lunch and learn sessions with management and/or employees on key topics or areas of focus.
• Creating people policies and procedures and Policies updating, advising, ensuring policies are family-friendly
• Creating an employer brand and recruiting to key positions
• Support workforce planning by identifying skill gaps and collaborating on recruitment strategies.
• Drive initiatives for employee retention, career development, and succession planning.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, or process improvement.
• Seek to develop Natural HR and Workday to ensure we are getting the most from the system and using in the best way to support the business.

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Generalist HR experience within an HR environment.
• Experience of working with and advising line managers.
• Confidence to work across all levels of the business.
• Previous experience of using a HR system.
• Excellent IT skills, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.

If you are looking for a career with a growing and exciting company that truly believes its people are at the heart of its success, Clarke Energy is the place for you. With opportunities spanning 27 different locations across the world, the possibilities are endless.

People truly are our power, and we foster a positive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to thrive. As we continue to grow, so do our opportunities. We are always looking to add to our teams and continue to build our Clarke Energy family. What are you waiting for?