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Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an HR Advisor – South to join our HR Operations team at Costain. This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to transform and realise our growth ambition. The HR Advisor is responsible for working with managers within their area of responsibility and is the first point of contact for all general HR matters relating to Company policy and procedure which cannot be resolved by the HR Shared Services team. The vast majority of the workload is related to ER matters.
We try where possible to work dynamically, however this role is required to travel to sites and offices in the southern region two-three days per week with occasional travel to other parts of the UK. Sites vary from Plymouth and South Wales in the far south-west, Peterborough and Norfolk in the east and Brighton in the south, as well as Inner and Outer London.
Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive.
This position has a competitive salary dependant on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%, a day off for your birthday and two paid volunteering days per year.
Click the link for the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications - HRSG01 - HR Advisor.pdf
Responsibilities
Principle role requirements
- Manage and guide all employee relations cases in a timely and appropriate way, including advice and guidance on all policy and case matters
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations
- Coaching and developing line managers to drive confidence and capability, including face to face delivery of formal training modules
- Support all operational HR aspects of the employment life cycle across projects
- Build great relationships with key stakeholders
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Supplementary role requirements
- Project work which helps to drive continuous improvement activities and consistency
- Ensures Central HR policies, processes and initiatives are communicated and deployed effectively.
- Where workload allows, to be involved in cyclical activity such as talent and succession planning, learning and development activities, reward aspects etc.
We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients’ needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.
Essential
Essential skills and experience
- Previous experience of working as an HR/ER advisor with a high ER case load
- Demonstrable experience of supporting with employee relations activities such as capability, absence management, disciplinary, grievances, TUPE and restructuring
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Up-to-date knowledge and proven application of employment legislation
- High level of written/oral communications skills
- High level of planning and organisation, with the ability to work proactively and exercise initiative to manage workload and meet deadlines
- Associate CIPD/level 5 or working towards level 7
Qualifications
Experience/qualifications desirable
- Previous experience of working in a multi-site environment
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About Us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.
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