HR Advisor

About the Role

The HR Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the UKHB Business Partner by providing expert advice and guidance to both employees and management on all human resource matters. This role will be responsible for the Isle of Man business and will focus on ensuring compliance with HR policies, supporting employee relations, managing recruitment processes, and assisting in the development and implementation of HR strategies to foster a positive and productive work environment within the IOM.

This role can be based from either our Edinburgh or Altrincham Group offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and legislation to employees and management.
• Support the UK Housebuilding business in employee transactional matters when workload demands and/or cover in the absence of the UK HR Assistant.
• Assist the UK HR Business Partner as and when required on all project-related tasks.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries regarding HR policies, procedures, and legislation within the IOM.
• Support management and employees in resolving workplace issues and conflicts.
• Provide advice on disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes.
• Promote and maintain positive employee relations, contributing to employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise on and ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Assist in updating and implementing HR policies, ensuring they reflect current legislation.
• Support audits and ensure HR records and processes meet regulatory and organisational standards.
• Provide guidance on company benefits, compensation, and other HR programmes.
• Assist in the administration of performance review processes.
• Provide guidance on performance appraisals, career development, and succession planning.
• Support the identification of training and development needs within the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records within COINS and prepare reports on HR metrics (e.g., employee headcount, turnover rates, etc.).
• Use HR data to identify trends and make recommendations to improve workforce management.

Requirements

• Experience working for a Construction, Property, House Building or Civil Engineering company.
• Educated at degree level or equivalent.
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 or working towards.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role (2-5 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of HR best practice and employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Demonstrable experience in providing HR advisory support at all levels.
• Flexible approach to business demands and ability to respond to competing priorities.
• Proficient in HR Systems (preferably COINS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
• Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
• Health Assured Wisdom App
• Competitive parental leave
• 3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tusker electric vehicle scheme
• Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
• Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership