Your new companyA leading mechanical contractor within the commercial sector, with over 40 years' experience of delivering excellence in their chosen field. Based in Surrey, working with a mixture of field-based and office-based employees. They have excellent growth plans and are seeking to expand their operations team, this will be a sole charge role heading up the HR / People function. Your new role

• Manage employee relations, including dispute resolutions, absences, appraisals, reviews etc
• Advise managers on employment matters, share best practice with them.
• Drive HR policies and procedures.
• Provide first line advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Be involved in the recruitment process for technical engineers - this may include writing job descriptions and preparing interview questions and application forms etc.
• Carry out new starter inductions.
• Manage talent and succession planning.
• Drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.

What you'll need to succeedYou will be CIPD qualified Level 5/7 or equivalent, have proven HR generalist experience. You will also need experience in developing and supporting line managers through change.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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