Overview
In this regional role, you will deliver hands-on HR support across Hinkley Point C and Devonport, advising managers and staff on employee relations and performance matters. You’ll contribute to a regional People Plan and drive improvements in HR processes and employee experience. The position sits within a Nuclear & Defence team, offering exposure to high-profile projects and cross-site collaboration. This is a dynamic, impact-focused role for an experienced People professional seeking to shape how people operations support business objectives.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Pension contributions – employee 5% / employer 7.5%
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Long-service rewards
- Life assurance – 3x annual salary
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice to managers and staff on HR matters including employee relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence and performance management
- Assist with investigations and fair resolution of employee concerns
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with current employment law
- Manage employee relations cases from start to finish with thorough documentation
- Contribute to the regional People Plan and drive process improvements
- Maintain GDPR-compliant and accurate employee records
- Support performance management processes including goal setting and reviews
- Collaborate with the wider People Team on engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
- Support recruitment and onboarding activities to ensure a positive candidate experience
- Identify opportunities to streamline People operations and service delivery
Key requirements
- Proven experience as a People/HR Advisor (minimum 2 years)
- Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment law
- Experience managing Employee Relations casework end-to-end
- Understanding of disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder influence across levels
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- attention to detail
- HR policies and processes
- employment legislation knowledge
- Employee Relations case management
Regional People Advisor in Somerset employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
