HR Advisor

  • carrington west
  • City, Leeds
  • Apr 30, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Are you an experienced HR Advisor with a background working within construction, engineering, or rail environments for a contractor?

Do you have experience in recruitment?

Location: Leeds + 2 days hybrid working
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum DOE

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading contractor, supporting a busy HR function in a fast-paced, operational environment. You will play a key role in delivering HR support across the business, working closely with managers to provide guidance on employee relations, recruitment, and HR processes.

The role will see you take ownership of HR administration and advisory duties, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate records, managing recruitment processes via an ATS, and ensuring HR data is consistently up to date.

Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company sick pay
Training & development opportunities
Paid volunteer days
Healthcare benefits
Life assurance scheme
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Death in service
Employee referral scheme

Key Responsibilities for HR Advisor:
Provide HR advice and support to managers, including confidently challenging and influencing where required.
Manage employee relations cases, ensuring best practice and consistency across the business.
Support and manage recruitment processes, including use of the ATS system and coordination of hiring activities.
Maintain and update HR records and spreadsheets accurately, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
Assist with the development and improvement of HR processes and procedures.
Support onboarding, induction, and general HR administration activities.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure HR policies are understood and implemented effectively.

Requirements for HR Advisor:
Minimum 3 years' of experience in an HR Advisor or similar role within construction, engineering, or rail sectors.
Background working for a contractor.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and push back professionally.
Excellent IT skills, particularly with spreadsheets (Excel).
Experience managing recruitment processes and using an ATS system.
Previous Experience of payroll administration
CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification
Educated to A-Level or above
Good working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice

Additional Information:
37.5 hours per week
Core hours 9:00am - 4:00pm
30-minute lunch break

If you are ready to take the next step in your HR career and join a company offering excellent development opportunities, please submit your CV.

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please contact Brooke at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed).