People & Development Advisor in Manchester

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on collaboration, precision, and making a real impact? We’re looking for a people-focused, detail-driven People & Development Advisor to join our team and help us deliver a first‑class HR service across the Group.

About the Role

As a key member of our People & Development function, you will be the first point of contact for all day-to-day HR queries, supporting managers and employees with professionalism, clarity, and care. You will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive, supportive culture while ensuring our people processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with employment law and company policy. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to contribute to a positive and high-performing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing timely, accurate support on HR and ER-related matters.
• Maintaining precise HR records, ensuring all documentation is completed and uploaded correctly.
• Supporting recruitment activities, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Guiding managers on performance management, one-to-ones, and appraisals.
• Generating and reviewing absence reports, ensuring return-to-work documentation is completed.
• Contributing to ongoing HR policy development and system improvements.
• Promoting wellbeing initiatives, inclusion, fairness, and respect across the organisation.
• Championing the Bethell brand and acting as an ambassador for the People & Development team.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is…

• A True Team Player: You collaborate naturally, build positive relationships, and support colleagues at all levels. You value open communication, shared goals, and a collective approach to problem solving.
• Detail‑Obsessed & Organised: Accuracy matters in HR, and you take pride in your ability to manage documentation, processes, and confidential information with exceptional care and consistency.

Skills & Experience

• CIPD qualified (or working towards), with evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience as an HR Advisor or similar role in civil engineering / utilities industry.
• Strong experience in supporting ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and current HR practice.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Clear, confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to influence, support, and guide managers at all levels.
• Proactive, trustworthy, diplomatic, and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive HR team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Help shape an inclusive, positive culture that values people and encourages growth.
• A role where your attention to detail and teamwork make a meaningful difference every day.
• Opportunity to contribute to apprenticeships, early career pathways, and social value initiatives.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about HR, driven by accuracy, and enjoy working collaboratively to create a great workplace, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of People & Development at Bethell.