Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an HR Advisor – North to join our HR Operations team at Costain on a fixed term contract basis (12 months). This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to transform the business to realise our growth ambition. The HR Advisor is responsible for working with managers within their area of responsibility and is the first point contact for all general HR matters relating to Company policy and procedure which cannot be resolved by the HR Service Centre.
We try where possible to work dynamically, however this role is required to travel to sites and offices in the northern region two-three days per week with occasional travel across parts of the UK.
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 dependent 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage and guide all employee relations cases including advice and guidance on all policy and case matters
- Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations
- Coach and develop line managers
- Support all operational HR aspects of the employment life cycle across projects.
- Build great relationships with key stakeholders
- Support the resource planning process across all relevant teams – mobilisation and right sizing
- Play an active role in the transfer of talent across the business, encouraging career development plans, succession and identification of key talent at local level
- Support any learning and development initiatives
- Ensure Central HR policies, processes and initiatives are communicated and deployed effectively.
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.
Qualifications
Experience essential
- Previous experience of working as an HR/ER advisor
- Demonstrable experience of supporting with employee relations activities such as capability, absence management, disciplinary, grievances and restructuring
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Up-to-date knowledge and proven application of employment legislation
- High level of written/oral communications skills
- High level of organisation
- Ability to plan proactively and exercise initiative to manage workload and meet deadlines
Experience Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a multi site environment
- Associate CIPD/level 5
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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