HR Consultant Role – Engineering & Construction industry
My client is seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Consultant to lead, support, and enhance their organisational development initiatives. This role includes managing a small HR team, ensuring compliance with legal and strategic goals, and partnering with senior management to shape the organisation's HR strategies.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of HR compliance, strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for fostering a collaborative and engaging workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Stay up to date with compliance regulations related to HR and ensure organisational adherence.
* Incorporate Health & Safety (H&S) legislation into business operations, ensuring its effective implementation.
* Invest in the professional development of staff through mentoring, performance management, and career planning.
* Develop, recognise, recruit, and nurture diverse talent across the organisation.
* Foster a positive and healthy team environment by resolving conflicts effectively and encouraging collaboration.
* Provide leadership by offering direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with department leaders.
* Promote sustainable and ethical work practices within the organisation.
* Collaborate on and lead projects, ensuring they are delivered within defined budgets and timelines.
* Build and maintain project schedules, monitor deliverables, and recalibrate plans as necessary to meet deadlines and budgets.
* Establish professional networks with external organisations and maintain key relationships within the business to act as a trusted partner for leadership and staff.
HR Expertise
* Provide consultation on HR practices, including employee engagement, compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, and workforce planning.
* Maintain a fair and competitive compensation strategy, aligned with organisational goals.
* Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints and guide resolution processes.
* Lead the administration of employee benefits and oversee annual reviews.
* Collaborate with compliance teams to proactively address vulnerabilities and audit requirements.
* Provide oversight for domestic visa management and liaise with immigration service providers.
* Deliver strategic advice on performance management, leadership effectiveness, and organisational development.
* Lead workplace wellbeing initiatives and promote mental health support within the organisation.
Qualifications & Skills
* Master’s degree in Human Resources Management (or equivalent) or CIPD Level 7 (Essential).
* FCIPD/MCIPD (Desirable).
* 5+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role (Essential).
* Experience with Cezanne HR or similar people management software (Desirable).
* Prior experience in an engineering environment (Desirable).
* Strong knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices (Essential).
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel (Essential).
* Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of staff.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
* Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism in all HR-related matters.
* Demonstrated ability to solve problems proactively and implement innovative solutions.
* Commitment to fostering collaboration, sustainable practices, and a culture of continuous improvement.
This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic HR initiatives while working closely with senior leadership to achieve organisational excellence. If you are a proactive and innovative HR professional with a track record of success, we encourage you to apply