Hr Advisor (Ftc - Maternity Cover)

Sector: Construction & Engineering

Location: Barnsley

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance and health cash plan
• Access to employee rewards and wellbeing support

We are committed to supporting your development through:

• Structured learning and development programmes
• Leadership and career progression pathways
• Inclusive initiatives such as Women in Leadership programmes
• A safe, supportive and inclusive working environment

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and motivated HR Advisor (maternity cover contract) to join our Shared Services team, supporting a diverse and growing workforce within a fast-paced rail and civil engineering environment. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering a high-quality, people focused HR service, supporting colleagues and managers across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your input is valued, and your development is encouraged.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will provide expert guidance and day-to-day HR support across the business, ensuring a consistent, compliant and people-centric approach. You’ll work closely with colleagues across HR, Recruitment and the wider business, delivering a responsive and professional service while helping to continuously improve processes and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• HR & Employee Support
  • Deliver first-line HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, employee relations and family leave
  • Provide a responsive and high-quality service to managers and employees across multiple sites
  • Manage HR queries via the shared inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses
  • Maintain and update HR systems (Cascade), ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting
  • Support with HR reporting and insights to inform business decisions
  • Assist with absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Prepare documentation, attend meetings and provide note-taking support where required
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and service delivery
• Recruitment & Onboarding Support
  • Support end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising, screening, interview coordination and offer management
  • Work collaboratively with the Recruitment Manager on attraction campaigns across digital platforms and events
  • Build and maintain relationships with recruitment partners and stakeholders
  • Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
  • Support onboarding processes, including contracts and induction materials
  • Track recruitment activity and provide data to support KPIs and planning
  • Promote fair, inclusive and diverse hiring practices aligned to business values
• Policy, Process & Engagement
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and standard operating processes
  • Contribute to the creation of self-service tools and knowledge resources to support managers and employees
  • Promote engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience and understanding of HR processes
• Diversity & Inclusion
  • Support delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives and engagement forums
  • Contribute to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful progress in D&I

About You

You will bring strong HR generalist experience, with a proactive and collaborative approach. You’ll be confident providing advice, building relationships and supporting a wide range of people-related activities. You will also have:

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar role
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• CIPD Level 5
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with Cascade HR system

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a business that values its people and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and build a meaningful career. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse and inclusive workforce.