HR Advisor

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to deliver high quality, generalist HR support across our organisation.

The HR Advisor will provide professional advice and guidance to employees and line managers on a broad range of HR matters—including employee relations (ER), recruitment support, HR systems administration, and wider people initiatives. Working closely with the HR Business Partner and the broader HR team, the HR Advisor will contribute to impactful people‐related projects that enhance the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and support business performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR Advisor who thrives in a fast‐paced environment and enjoys building strong working relationships across the business.

• Employee Relations (Primary Focus)
  • Take the lead on the full range of employee relations activities, which will form the vast majority of the role.
  • Provide professional, timely HR advice that is fully aligned to policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
  • Build trusted, proactive partnerships with line managers, offering early support on complex and sensitive ER matters, including investigations, suspensions, disciplinaries, grievances, performance concerns, health and safety issues, absence management, capability, and contractual changes.
  • Ensure all ER cases are managed fairly, consistently, and efficiently, maintaining high-quality documentation and clear communication throughout.
• Generalist HR Support (Secondary Focus)
  • Support a range of employee lifecycle activities as required, including preparing contractual variation letters, coordinating recruitment activities for a designated workforce area, completing general HR administration, and maintaining HR systems, databases, and personnel files.
• People Projects (As Capacity Allows)
  • Where appropriate and capacity allows, support the HR Business Partner on key people initiatives linked to business priorities—for example, enhancing employee experience, strengthening performance culture, supporting talent attraction and retention, and coaching line managers on effective people management practice.

• Degree‐level education or equivalent (desirable).
• Relevant experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role with exposure to ER matters and full lifecycle activities such as recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• CIPD Level 3 (completed or working towards) required; Level 5 or above desirable.
• Demonstrated application of employment law in practice.
• Experience in a fast‐paced, multi‐site operational environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and HR Information Systems (Workday experience desirable).

In addition to a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.