Key Questions Would you like to join a large-scale EPC client with roots in variety of sectors including Oil & gas, Chemical and Petrochemical? Do you want to be embedded in a high-value project giving you end to end exposure? Would you thrive in a role where you’re not just supporting the business, but shaping how it operates? If this sounds like the role for you, click apply and let’s explore this further The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available for a proven HR Business Partner to join our client on a fixed term contract. During your time here you will play a critical part in steering industrial relations across multi-contractor teams, ensuring operational stability and site balance. Your duties and responsibilities will be Provide support and direction to employees and supervisors in respective business areas to allow the business to best utilise its employees contributions to the business. Specifically, this will be in the areas of employee relations including complex disciplinary and grievance cases and redundancy where applicable; absence management managing short- and long-term absence; performance management; and learning and development by coaching line managers in the required knowledge and skills to effectively manage key HR processes. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with trade unions, local, regional and national, other contractor teams, and other external and internal stakeholders to foster a stable and collaborative industrial relations (IR) environment within the business area. Provide oversight and guidance on the implementation of workforce agreements and minimum standards. Drive early resolution of issues at operational level through collaborative IR practice, Oversee collaboration between contractor IR teams (where applicable) to reduce the risk of disputes and support project stability. Lead IR training initiatives across teams to ensure consistent understanding and applicable of site agreements. Implement audit and assurance measures to ensure compliance with workforce terms and conditions. Provide accurate reporting and insights to support workforce planning and stakeholder engagement. Provide advise and guidance on matters such as policy interpretation and application, employment law, employee relations, organisational design, performance issues, leadership, management practices and information on the use of relevant support service providers. Participate in the development and improvement of people related practices, processes and policies in order to maximise operational effectiveness. Take ownership for assigned projects and work towards achieving HR Business Plan goals for the year. You will have the following qualifications & experience: Strong understanding of employment law, trade union frameworks and HR/IR best practices Proven experience in employee relations and industrial relations within large scale infrastructure of construction projects Experience working with Trade Unions across multi sites Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience working with a diverse and transient workforce Ability to multitask, prioritise and ensure that all deadlines are met It’s great if you also have the following CIPD qualification or equivalent experience Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business