Location: Leyland
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
At Carnell, we’re proud to be a leading name in highways construction and maintenance. We work passionately, responsibly, and innovatively to support safer, more sustainable infrastructure across the UK.
We’re now looking for a dedicated HR & Recruitment Advisor to join our friendly HR team and play a key role in supporting our people, strengthening our culture and driving high-quality recruitment across the business.
About the Role:
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management and HR operations.
Working closely with managers across the business, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices while helping maintain Carnell’s high standards of professionalism, care and safety.
You’ll also play a significant role in supporting our apprenticeship commitments and STEM activities, helping the next generation discover career opportunities within the sector.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Recruitment & Onboarding:
· Coordinate interviews, support screening and assist hiring managers
· Produce documentation including invites, offers and outcome letters
· Maintain accurate recruitment records in line with data protection requirements
· Support recruitment for apprenticeship roles and ensure alignment with our 5% apprenticeship commitment
· Attend and organise STEM events with schools and colleges
· Deliver smooth, engaging onboarding processes
Employee Relations:
· Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, concerns and HR advice
· Support and guide managers through disciplinary and grievance processes
· Conduct investigations professionally and confidentially
Performance Management:
· Support managers with setting objectives, reviews and development plans
· Coach managers on improving performance and managing issues
HR Operations & Compliance:
· Assist with policy updates, compliance and communication
· Maintain accurate employee files and HR systems
· Support absence management, terminations and exit interviews
· Liaise with payroll regarding employee changes
· Provide HR guidance to managers and help upskill them on ER processes
Reporting:
· Produce monthly HR reports including recruitment activity and absence
· Provide ad-hoc HR data and insight as required
What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
Skills & Attributes:
· An excellent communicator, calm, professional and approachable
· Able to multi-task, organise effectively and work confidentially
· Tech-savvy and confident with HR systems and Microsoft Office
· A reliable team player who builds strong working relationships
Experience:
· HR advisor experience
· Experience in recruitment support
· Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Qualifications:
· CIPD Level 5 desirable (or working towards)
What We Offer:
· A collaborative and supportive HR team
· Opportunities to develop your HR career
· Meaningful work that supports employee wellbeing
· A business that genuinely values diversity, inclusion and work-life balance
· Generous holiday allowance
· Pension scheme
· Referral scheme
· Death in service benefit
· Online rewards platform
· Group income protection
Carnell is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can flourish, feel respected and contribute to a shared purpose.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about people, enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment and want to develop your HR and recruitment career within the highways construction sector, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us support the teams who keep the UK moving.