People Advisor Employee Relations

Job description

Job: People Advisor - Employee Relations

Location: East Kent / with travel to sites

Employment type: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover starting 23rd November – end of December 2027), Full-time

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 DOE + Car Allowance £4,500

Sirius Search is partnering with a long-established, multi-site construction business to appoint a People Advisor (Employee Relations). This is a pivotal role within a respected People team, ideal for an ER specialist who enjoys being out in the business, upskilling managers, rather than behind a desk.

The role

You’ll be the go-to People Advisor for managers across the group. You’ll guide them through disciplinaries, grievances, capability cases and consultations, with a real focus on resolving issues early and restoratively wherever possible. You’ll coach managers to apply policy consistently, spot and manage risk, and know when a case needs escalating. Reporting to the Group Head of People, you’ll also help shape consistent people principles across the business and get involved in wider projects.

The role also includes:

• Designing and delivering training that builds genuine management capability.
• Using absence, turnover and exit data to spot trends and drive improvements.
• Supporting onboarding and induction for new managers.
• Keeping a visible presence on site, building trust with operational teams.

About you

• At least three years’ HR experience with a strong employee relations focus, ideally in a multi-site organisation.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or working towards Level 7.
• Experience of designing and delivering people-related training.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice, and the confidence to advise at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, well organised, and comfortable juggling competing priorities.

Why apply?

This is a chance to make a visible impact in a business that values practical, pragmatic HR. You’ll have variety, autonomy and be working with a great team. Although experience in construction or manufacturing could be beneficial, this could also be an ideal opportunity for someone from a different sector who wants to use their Employee Relations experience in a new environment and broaden their skill set.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Canterbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £40,000 and £45,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English