Equans are looking for a HR Advisor to join our team in Bristol on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
This is a regional role covering Southwest England and Wales. The role offers hybrid working.
As a member of Sustainable FM - Central and Southwest Healthcare and Education HR team, the post holder will provide an efficient dedicated first line support to the Middle and Front-Line management population within the Business Unit supporting all on HR policy and practise such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management & performance management.
Responsible for the provision of HR Advisor support for the Central and Southwest Healthcare and Education portfolio looking at mobilisation, people matters, supporting line managers to deliver improvements in culture, change management, compliance, and cost control to drive improved engagement and financial results.
We are looking for an experienced HR advisor who is confident in delivering first line support to our operational teams, ideally with previous experience within a regional role.
What will you deliver?
* Liaising with line managers and the resourcing team to optimise recruitment opportunities
* Update file records and databases to track the progress of the key business KPI's (absence, leavers, agency spend and overtime spend), ER cases and mobilisation process
* Ensuring attendance management is monitored in detail, agreeing plans to improve with line managers and supporting delivery
* Contribute to the communication and engagement processes
* Contribute to development of HR processes and materials
* Provide HR support on sites to deliver local consultation exercises as required
* Assist with programme planning for consultation group and individual meetings and presentations
* Produce documentation including employee communications, spreadsheets and presentations
* Attend meetings as required, taking notes/minutes as appropriate
* Coach and advise on Equans policies and procedures, ways of working and best practice
* Liaison with HR Shared Service Centre, Payroll and Pensions teams
* Provide support to team colleagues, line managers and supervisors to ensure best practice and employee engagement are enhanced
* Advice on early-stage grievance / disciplinary action including attendance at hearings as appropriate only
* Monitoring of the annual Performance Review cycle, acting as a super-user, and ensuring completion in a timely manner on the performance system
* Supporting with the month end reporting process ensuring that data is collated, accurate and provided on time
* Analysis of progress against people KPIs, providing recommendations for improvement and monitoring outcomes
* Disseminating communications, spreadsheet, policies & processes, and updates on progress against people objectives
* Compliance checking and review including clearances, adherence to government and process controls and GDPR
* Providing general HR assistance and acting as the link between the HR team and Employee Services
* Supporting line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced
* Continually review personal performance ensuring it meets the needs of users
* To support on TUPE In and Out of employees
What can we offer you?
* 24 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we looking for?
* Have a valid UK Drivers licence and ability to drive to site/s
* Part qualified, or fully qualified, CIPD member would be an advantage
* Experience in an HR Advisor role
* Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice
* Proven ability to work on own initiative and within a team
* Strong ability to communicate in person, email and letter
* Demonstrated practical approach to problem solving
* Experience of gathering and presenting data
* Practical approach to problem solving
* Proficient in various HR IT systems
* MS Office package competency
As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
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