Human Resources Advisor

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group - a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), renewable energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification.

We are also proud to have been awarded Investors in People Gold, and Top Employer: 2021, which demonstrates our commitment to our people.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues, we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

The role
We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to partner with the Senior HR Manager in providing an operational HR service to operational facilities management contracts in the North West Region (Greater Manchester and Merseyside).  The role will be based in Manchester, Eccles, with regular travel to other sites within the region. 

What you can expect from the role:

No two days are the same, with support and development, you will undertake the following:

• Employee relations: you will lead and support the SHRM and line managers on case management including, disciplinary, grievance, performance management, attendance improvement plans, investigations, all underpinned by providing advice, guidance, drafting letters, through a coaching and consultative approach

• Recruitment: work in conjunction with the resourcing team and line managers, on recruitment, such as interviewing, shortlisting candidates, and induction of staff, in accordance with the Company procedures

• Performance Management: provide advice and guidance on the performance management of employees, by supporting/coaching line managers with probationary periods ensuring regular one to one meetings take place, undertaking performance reviews, having career conversations, and supporting on development plans for their people 

• HR shared Services: work in conjunction with our HR Shared services teams, to support on queries relating to payroll and benefits

• Reporting: support and produce regular key management information i.e., monitoring the use of the absence portal, information on absence trigger points, on long-term/short term sickness, probationary reviews, performance reviews, to identify trends and support line managers

• Compliance: ensuring compliance with HR policies, which includes Right to Work, security, DBS /PVG, or government/ Police security clearance and requirements of the Official Secrets Act 

• Projects: advise and support managers with employee engagement interventions to promote positive staff engagement on contracts including IIP, RESPECT awards, staff surveys, and/or as directed by the SHRM

What we would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• HR experience gained in an advisory role, with hands on, practical experience on managing end to end ER processes, with the ability to apply employment law
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Proactive administration and flexible approach to working within a busy team
• Experience in recruitment and selection processes
• Ability to build credible relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) 

What would be a bonus, but not essential

• Understanding of the Facilities Management sector
• Experience in developing policy / procedure development
• Experience in the use of an integrated management information system (e. g. Resource Link, Peoplesoft etc)

In return, we can provide you with a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and 2 volunteering days.
• Pension scheme, employer contribution of 5%
• Discretionary bonus
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training and development and Employee assistance programme 

What are the next steps?
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We value your privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical, or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions