Senior HR Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Colas

Colas
Colas
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail.

We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.


Purpose of the Role:


To assist the Head of HR and Senior Managers within the business in managing all ER related cases and ensure the HR Assistant is supported with day to administrative tasks.

Ensure that people management strategies and practices are aligned with Colas Rail Ltd HR strategy and support the performance of Colas Rail.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Guide managers through employee relations cases in a timely manner, intervening and steering in the appropriate direction taking into consideration governing policies, employment law, best practice and precedent.
  • Provide recommendations, expert advice and quality decision making to both the division on key HR programmes and processes.
  • Provide key HR services, ensuring all HR processes and practices are aligned to wider HR strategy, policies and programmes and support business strategy and drivers to meet current and future business needs.
  • Assist with projects as requiring including TUPE transfers and reorganisations ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • Support the implementation of an employee engagement strategy in support of the broader employee relations strategy for Colas Rail.
  • Act as custodian of employee data for the division to ensure data is correct at all times for organisational purposes.
  • Track and report on all employee issues e.g. disciplinary, sickness absence, grievance, performance etc.
  • Ensure HR administration is maintained and kept up to date.
  • Act as a key member of the HR team in supporting the delivery of Colas Rail goals.
  • Deliver ad hoc training and upskilling to Managers and employees as required
  • Support in the annual salary review and bonus process ensuring accurate data and documentation is provided
  • Any other adhoc HR related projects.
  • As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
  • Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Person Specification:


  • Demonstrated track record of successful delivery of generalist HR advice in a complex, customer focused environment
  • Experience managing business change and complexity in a fast paced high volume environment
  • Track record of building and managing relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Team player with an ability to work on own initiative
  • Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
  • CIPD qualified and up to date knowledge of UK employment law
  • Experience of operating in a unionised, multisite environment
  • Willing to travel
  • Interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels
  • Resilient and flexible nature
  • Wellrounded generalist background
  • Able to work in a changing environment at fast pace
  • Able to provide guidance to managers, supporting them with ER issues, performance management, ad hoc projects, reporting and policy development

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to lead by example and instil best practice across the team
  • Ability to build key relationships and trust within the business
  • Ambassador of the HR team to the business
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Motivated, organised and great communicator

What we offer:

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Industry leading Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Long Service Award
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Occupational Health Service
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed
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