HR & Recruitment Advisor in Leyland

At Carnell, we’re proud to be a leading name in highways construction and maintenance. We work passionately, responsibly, and innovatively to support safer, more sustainable infrastructure across the UK. We’re now looking for a dedicated HR & Recruitment Advisor to join our friendly HR team and play a key role in supporting our people, strengthening our culture and driving high-quality recruitment across the business.

About the Role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management and HR operations. Working closely with managers across the business, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices while helping maintain Carnell’s high standards of professionalism, care and safety. You’ll also play a significant role in supporting our apprenticeship commitments and STEM activities, helping the next generation discover career opportunities within the sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Coordinate interviews, support screening and assist hiring managers
  • Produce documentation including invites, offers and outcome letters
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records in line with data protection requirements
  • Support recruitment for apprenticeship roles and ensure alignment with our 5% apprenticeship commitment
  • Attend and organise STEM events with schools and colleges
• Employee Relations
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, concerns and HR advice
  • Support and guide managers through disciplinary and grievance processes
  • Conduct investigations professionally and confidentially
• Performance Management
  • Support managers with setting objectives, reviews and development plans
  • Coach managers on improving performance and managing issues
• HR Operations & Compliance
  • Assist with policy updates, compliance and communication
  • Maintain accurate employee files and HR systems
  • Support absence management, terminations and exit interviews
  • Liaise with payroll regarding employee changes
  • Provide HR guidance to managers and help upskill them on ER processes
• Reporting
  • Produce monthly HR reports including recruitment activity and absence
  • Provide ad‑hoc HR data and insight as required

What You’ll Bring

• An excellent communicator, calm, professional and approachable
• Able to multi‑task, organise effectively and work confidentially
• Tech‑savvy and confident with HR systems and Microsoft Office
• A reliable team player who builds strong working relationships

Experience

• Experience in recruitment support
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 desirable (or working towards)

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive HR team
• Opportunities to develop your HR career
• Meaningful work that supports employee wellbeing
• A business that genuinely values diversity, inclusion and work‑life balance
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit

Carnell is committed to creating a workplace where everyone can flourish, feel respected and contribute to a shared purpose. Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish. We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company, they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office. We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.