Overview
In this role you will provide frontline HR support across a national multisite contract, partnering with HRBPs and line managers to improve culture, engagement, compliance and cost control. You will travel regionally to sites, work in a hybrid setup and help embed people practices from disciplinary to performance management. You will shape policies, perform essential reporting, and support change initiatives to enable operational excellence. This is a hands-on advisory role in a fast-paced environment, offering meaningful impact on a large workforce.
Pay / Benefits
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover 1.5x salary
- employee discount schemes
- gym membership discounts
- cycle to work scheme
- holiday purchase scheme
Responsibilities
- Advise and support line managers in people processes to drive engagement and best practice
- Coach managers to build capability and leadership ownership
- Support grievance and disciplinary actions and attend hearings as needed
- Generate attendance and performance reports; identify and address concerns
- Act as HR super-user for SuccessFactors; monitor cycles and timeliness
- Track offline appraisals for front-line staff
- Support month-end data reporting and ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Assist with policy launches and conduct workshops/trainings
- Counsel on employee engagement initiatives and contract-wide programs
- Support TUPE In/Out and act as initial contact
- Assist with annual salary reviews and governance/compliance checks
- Coordinate REMCO processes as required; ensure GDPR and governance adherence
- Support organizational change and mobilisations as needed
- Maintain alignment with EQUANS ethics policy
Key requirements
- Significant HR experience in a high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of TUPE/contract mobilisation
- Operational HR advisory experience supporting front- and mid-level managers
- Track record in generalist HR and change management
- Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice
- Strong communication skills (in person, email, letter)
- Data gathering and reporting capability
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Willingness to travel nationally; valid UK driving licence
- BPSS clearance or eligibility
- Able to travel and work across sites as required
- communication
- problem solving
- initiative
- SuccessFactors (super-user)
- data reporting and analytics
- GDPR/compliance
HR Advisor employer: Equans
Equans is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Strategic IT Solution Architect to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects that drive enterprise transformation. Located in the UK, Equans offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful difference in delivering secure and scalable technology solutions.
