HR Advisor

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Acting as the point of contact for hiring managers, employees and other HR team members.

• Supporting the Senior HRBP in the delivery of the regular HR service, advising and coaching where appropriate, to ensure that a consistent and efficient customer experience is delivered.
• Champion and support continuous improvement in HR service delivery, seeking opportunities to review, streamline and automate processes to increase efficiency and customer experience.
• Advise employees on entitlements (e.g., maternity, discretionary leave) and the associated application processes.
• Support the wider HR Team in implementing and embedding strategies and initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records and reports, and provide reports as required.
• Be the first point of contact for managers on all matters relating to ER issues, including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary and grievance and provide practical advice and guidance.
• Delegate absence, performance and probationary matters to the HR Officer and provide support.
• Support with investigations, including preparing minutes and the investigation report as and when required.
• Coach and advise managers on best practices and regulatory compliance
• Support the Senior HRBP with employment relation matters as and when required
• Responsible for the timely resolution of all ER matters and escalating difficulties to the Senior. HRBP
• Visit the Peterborough and St. Albans office one day per month and meet with managers and/or employees
• Provide support at disciplinary and grievance meetings as and when requested, either in person or via Teams
• Provide information for the Board Report to illustrate people trends
• Ensuring best practice in HR operations
• Participation in HR audits as and when required
• Attend monthly Eastern Management meeting and present information.

• Minimum CIPD Level 5
• Demonstrable HR generalist experience of working within a similar role
• Updated knowledge of employment law and reform plans
• Excellent understanding of HR policies, processes and best practices
• Supportable experience of HR systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Driving licence

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40…