Senior HR Advisor - ReadingDue to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Senior HR Advisor join our HR Operations team at Costain. This is an exciting time to join the business as we continue to transform the business to realise our growth ambition. The Senior HR Advisor is responsible for working with managers within their area of responsibility and is the first point contact for all general HR matters relating to Company policy and procedure which cannot be resolved by the HR Service Centre.

We try, where possible to work dynamically, however this role is required to be on site three days per week in the Reading area with occasional travel across parts of the UK.

Potential candidates for this role must be able to obtain and retain Security Clearance.

You must be a UK Citizen and have not worked abroad in the last 5 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive.

This position has a competitive salary dependant on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%

Role Requirements

• Manage and guide all employee relations cases including advice and guidance on all policy and case matters

• Extensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and the practical application thereof

• Coach and develop line managers

• Identify areas for improvement and deliver relevant training/coaching sessions in support of continuous improvement

• Support all operational HR aspects of the employment life cycle across projects

• Build great relationships with key stakeholders

• Support the resource planning process across all relevant teams - mobilisation, talent acquisition and right sizing

• Play an active role in the transfer of talent across the business, encouraging career development plans, succession and identification of key talent at local level

• Ensure Central HR policies, processes and initiatives are communicated and deployed effectively at site level

We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential

About Costain

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

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We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.