HR Advisor

Equans is looking for a HR Advisor to join our team based in Bristol on a temporary basis (18 Months). This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £32,000 - £38,700 per annum, dependant upon skills and experience as well as benefits package

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for the provision of HR Advisor support for the Central and Southwest Healthcare and Education portfolio looking at mobilisation, people matters, supporting line managers to deliver improvements in culture, change management, compliance, and cost control to drive improved engagement and financial results.

While Safety is a priority for our People, cost control, engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives are also key aspects of the People Agenda.

You will also provide an efficient dedicated first line support to the Middle and Front-Line management population within the Business Unit supporting all on HR policy and practise such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management & performance management.

What will you deliver?

• Member of the Central and Southwest Healthcare and Education HR Team which collectively enables delivery of people plans and business as usual objectives.

• Liaise with line managers and the resourcing team to optimise recruitment opportunities.

• Update file records and databases to track the progress of the key business KPI’s (absence, leavers, agency spend and overtime spend), ER cases and mobilisation process.

• Ensure attendance management is monitored in detail, agreeing plans to improve with line managers and supporting delivery.
• Contribute to the communication and engagement processes.
• Contribute to development of HR processes and materials.
• Provide HR support on sites to deliver local consultation exercises as required.
• Assist with programme planning for consultation group and individual meetings and presentations.
• Produce documentation including employee communications, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Attend meetings as required, taking notes/minutes as appropriate.
• Coach and advise on Equans policies and procedures, ways of working and best practice.
• Liaison with HR Shared Service Centre, Payroll and Pensions teams.
• Provide support to team colleagues, line managers and supervisors to ensure best practice and employee engagement are enhanced.
• Advice on early-stage grievance / disciplinary action including attendance at hearings as appropriate only.
• Monitoring of the annual Performance Review cycle, acting as a super-user, and ensuring completion in a timely manner on the performance system.
• Supporting with the month end reporting process ensuring that data is collated, accurate and provided on time.
• Analysis of progress against people KPIs, providing recommendations for improvement and monitoring outcomes.
• Disseminating communications, spreadsheet, policies & processes, and updates on progress against people objectives.
• Compliance checking and review including clearances, adherence to government and process controls and GDPR.
• Providing general HR assistance and acting as the link between the HR team and Employee Services in the SSC.
• Supporting line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced.
• Continually review personal performance ensuring it meets the needs of users.
• Support on TUPE In and Out of employees.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary and benefit package, which includes;

• 24 days increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (if applicable). (+ public holidays).

• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.

• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.

• Gym membership discounts.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Holiday purchase scheme.

• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.

• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.

• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.

• Access to our growing employee networks.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are you?

• Part qualified, or fully qualified, CIPD member would be an advantage but not essential.

• Experience in an HR Advisor role.

• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.

• Proven ability to work on own initiative and within a team.
• Strong ability to communicate in person, email and letter.
• Demonstrated practical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of gathering and presenting data.
• Practical approach to problem solving.
• Proficient in various HR IT systems.
• MS Office package competency.
• A full UK Driving Licence is necessary as you may need to travel to other offices in the region.

This role includes a Standard DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.