A bit about the role …

Are you an experienced, people-focused HR professional who enjoys supporting managers, solving problems and helping colleagues thrive? We’re looking for a HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Connolly on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract - someone proactive, approachable and committed to delivering a great colleague experience.

As our HR Advisor, you’ll provide day to day HR support to colleagues and managers, delivering practical advice and handling a broad range of operational HR activities. From employee relations and recruitment, to onboarding, HR processes and data accuracy, you’ll help ensure a smooth, positive experience for every colleague.

This is a varied, hands on role where you’ll work closely with managers, support decision making, strengthen HR processes and help embed our values into everyday practice.

A bit about us …

Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment company based in Wigan, with family values at our core. We don’t just refurbish homes, we create communities and we’re committed to making positive change for people.

We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, West Yorkshire and North Wales.

What you will be responsible for…

Manage low to mid-complexity ER cases including sickness, conduct, performance and probation
Ensure consistent, fair application of HR policies
Support investigations and hearings with documentation and note-taking
Support recruitment activity from advertising to interviews
Prepare contracts and onboarding documents via HR Portal
Coordinate a smooth induction experience for new starters
Maintain accurate employee data and lifecycle updates in HR Portal
Produce people metrics (absence, turnover, headcount)
Process contract changes, leavers and probation reviews
Provide clear HR advice to managers and colleagues
Respond to people-related queries and support policy updates
Coach managers on routine HR matters
Support engagement and wellbeing events
Help coordinate training sessions and maintain records
Promote Connolly’s values across all interactions
Work collaboratively across the People & Culture team
Identify improvements to HR processes
Support during busy periods or absence

What we’d like from you…

Experience in the construction industry preferably in the planned maintenance environment, Social Housing ideally
Strong administrative and organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and an attention to detail
Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain a high level of output
Experience in a generalist HR role (multi-site desirable)
Confident managing routine ER cases
Working knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law
Excellent communication skills and ability to build trust
Strong organisation and attention to detail
HR systems experience (BambooHR desirable)
CIPD Level 3 (minimum) or working towards Level 5
Positive, values-led and committed to improving colleague experience

What we’ll give you …

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a family business with core values that put people first that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves.

In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a competitive salary/ package, company pension, generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development.

Ready to join Team Connolly?

If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Connolly Limited

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