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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