Human Resources Advisor

Macmillan Davies is partnered with a large railway operator to support their requirement for a new HR Advisor on a permanent basis.

This will be a well-rounded generalist role that will give you exposure to several key facets of HR and the employee lifecycle. It will be highly beneficial if you have a background in with in rail operation and have worked alongside trade unions.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role are highlighted below:

Employee Relations

• Advise managers on investigations, disciplinary/grievance processes, and sickness absence management
• Assist with Occupational Health referrals and coordinate appointments
• Provide HR advice to employees on employment terms and conditions

Probation

• Guide managers through probation processes, SMART objectives, and required documentation
• Support employees and ensure compliance with probationary timelines

Recruitment & Selection

• Participate in full recruitment cycle from advertising to job offers
• Advise on employment law and Equality & Inclusion during hiring

Policy Development

• Develop and refine HR policies and procedures
• Implement policies through manager and employee collaboration

Service Provision

• Serve as first contact for operational HR queries
• Provide cover for other HR staff as needed

Management Information

• Create MI reports on attendance, headcount, and employee relations
• Work with managers to determine reporting requirements

Trade Union Relations

• Build relationships with Trade Union representatives

Exit Processes

• Manage all leaver processes including dismissals, redundancy, retirement, and resignations

This is a hybrid role based in London.