HR Advisor

Who are MJ Church

MJ Church is a leading Civil Engineering, Earthworks and Waste Manager contractor operating across England. We deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £80 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries.

Joining MJ Church offers an exciting and challenging opportunity for driven individuals seeking professional and personal growth in a dynamic, results-focused environment.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive HR Advisor to provide day-to-day HR support and guidance across the business, working closely with and supporting the Head of HR. You will play a key role in managing employee relations, advising managers, and ensuring HR processes run smoothly. This is a hands-on role, offering the opportunity to influence and contribute to ongoing HR initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR in delivering the HR strategy and business priorities.
• Advise and coach managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Manage and support employee relations cases (e.g., disciplinary, grievance, absence).
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Contribute to HR policy development and implementation.
• Prepare HR reports and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

You are a skilled HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You have a strong understanding of HR processes and employment law, with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels. You are confident advising managers and thrive in a role that combines operational HR with project involvement.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, with strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in handling employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Proficient in MS Office and HR systems.

Benefits

• Up to £40,000 Depending on Experience
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing support
• Holiday purchase scheme