Regional Advisor

Job title: Regional People Advisor

Location: Nuclear & Defence Region based in Hinkley Point C with travel to Plymouth. Based on site 4 days per week, 1 day working from home

Contract type: Full-time, permanent (Monday-Friday)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 PA DOE

We are looking for a Regional People Advisor to join our Nuclear & Defence Team on a permanent contract on a full-time basis to be a fundamental part of the team and support us in meeting our commitments and regional People Plan. You will be based between our main Hinkley Point C site office and Devonport, Plymouth. You will provide generalist employee relations support to our employees, getting involved with day to day People activities to provide onsite assistance and guidance to our management team and employees.

This is a fast moving role that will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys driving positive change with a heavy focus on Employee Relations. We're seeking someone who can bring new perspectives and help the team develop and refine our processes as we continue to evolve.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR matters, including employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management, ensuring all associated documentation and records are accurately completed and maintained.
• Support managers in investigations and the just & fair resolution of employee concerns, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Ensure policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied and aligned with legislation.
• Contribute to the regional People Plan and processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate People records and documentation in line with GDPR and company standards.
• Support the embedding of performance management processes, guiding managers with goal setting, annual reviews and feedback mechanisms.
• Collaborate with wider People Team to deliver initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture.
• Support People projects focused on the employee experience, process efficiency and system improvements.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities where required, including coordinating hiring processes, advising managers on recruitment best practice and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities to streamline People operations and improve service delivery.

• Strong knowledge of People practices, employment law and People processes.
• Proven experience advising managers and handling Employee Relations casework from start to finish.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to influence and build relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy.
• Good understanding of employee relations, performance & absence management and engagement principles.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment whilst managing multiple priorities.
• Minimum of 2-years experience as a People/HR Advisor.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or relevant experience.
• Full UK-Driving Licence

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from the business
• Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)
• Long term service reward
• Life cover (x3 annual salary)
• Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

• 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

• BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor
• Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Company paid sick leave following probationary period

• Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us
• Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles