The Vacancy
HR Advisor (Maternity cover – FTC)
Sector: Construction & Engineering
Location: Barnsley
What is on offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme
Life insurance and health cash plan
Access to employee rewards and wellbeing support
Commitment to supporting your development through:
Structured learning and development programmes
Leadership and career progression pathways
Inclusive initiatives such as Women in Leadership programmes
A safe, supportive and inclusive working environment
The Opportunity
Our Client is looking for an experienced and motivated HR Advisor (maternity cover contract) to join their Shared Services team, supporting a diverse and growing workforce within a fast-paced rail and civil engineering environment.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering a high-quality, people focused HR service, supporting colleagues and managers across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your input is valued, and your development is encouraged.
The Role
As HR Advisor, you will provide expert guidance and day-to-day HR support across the business, ensuring a consistent, compliant and people-centric approach.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across HR, Recruitment and the wider business, delivering a responsive and professional service while helping to continuously improve processes and employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
HR & Employee Support
Deliver first-line HR advice across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, employee relations and family leave
Provide a responsive and high-quality service to managers and employees across multiple sites
Manage HR queries via the shared inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses
Maintain and update HR systems (Cascade), ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting
Support with HR reporting and insights to inform business decisions
Assist with absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
Prepare documentation, attend meetings and provide note-taking support where required
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and service delivery
Recruitment & Onboarding Support
Support end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising, screening, interview coordination and offer management
Work collaboratively with the Recruitment Manager on attraction campaigns across digital platforms and events
Build and maintain relationships with recruitment partners and stakeholders
Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey
Support onboarding processes, including contracts and induction materials
Track recruitment activity and provide data to support KPIs and planning
Promote fair, inclusive and diverse hiring practices aligned to business values
Policy, Process & Engagement
Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and standard operating processes
Contribute to the creation of self-service tools and knowledge resources to support managers and employees
Promote engagement initiatives that enhance employee experience and understanding of HR processes
Diversity & Inclusion
Support delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives and engagement forums
Contribute to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful progress in D&I
About You
You will bring strong HR generalist experience, with a proactive and collaborative approach. You’ll be confident providing advice, building relationships and supporting a wide range of people-related activities.
You will also have:
Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar role
Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
CIPD Level 5
Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable:
Experience within construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors
Familiarity with Cascade HR system
Why Join our Client
You’ll be joining a business that values its people and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and build a meaningful career.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are proud to be building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If this role is of interest please apply by sending a cv to (url removed)