Job: People Advisor - Employee Relations
Location: East Kent / with travel to sites
Employment type: Fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover starting 23rd November – end of December 2027), Full-time
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Car Allowance £4,500
Sirius Search is partnering with a long-established, multi-site construction business to appoint a People Advisor (Employee Relations). This is a pivotal role within a respected People team, ideal for an ER specialist who enjoys being out in the business, upskilling managers, rather than behind a desk.
The role
You'll be the go-to People Advisor for managers across the group. You'll guide them through disciplinaries, grievances, capability cases and consultations, with a real focus on resolving issues early and restoratively wherever possible. You'll coach managers to apply policy consistently, spot and manage risk, and know when a case needs escalating. Reporting to the Group Head of People, you'll also help shape consistent people principles across the business and get involved in wider projects.
The role also includes:
- Designing and delivering training that builds genuine management capability.
- Using absence, turnover and exit data to spot trends and drive improvements.
- Supporting onboarding and induction for new managers.
- Keeping a visible presence on site, building trust with operational teams.
About you
- At least three years' HR experience with a strong employee relations focus, ideally in a multi-site organisation.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified, or working towards Level 7.
- Experience of designing and delivering people-related training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice, and the confidence to advise at all levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, well organised, and comfortable juggling competing priorities.
Why apply?
This is a chance to make a visible impact in a business that values practical, pragmatic HR. You'll have variety, autonomy and be working with a great team. Although experience in construction or manufacturing could be beneficial, this could also be an ideal opportunity for someone from a different sector who wants to use their Employee Relations experience in a new environment and broaden their skill set.
If this People Advisor Employee Relations opportunity is of interest, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.
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