ABOUT PELL FRISCHMANN:

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

QUALIFICATION

• CIPD qualified (level 5 or above)
• Previous experience of working in a professional services environment

EXPERIENCE

• IT-literate, proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Previous HR generalist experience, including management of Employee Relations cases

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are looking for a talented HR Advisor to join our team, working closely with the Head of HR and the wider HR Team to deliver the people agenda. The role will be a 15 month fixed term contract with an ideal start date of June, and an end date of August 2026.
You will provide professional advice to managers and employees in respect of Employee Relations, conditions of service and company procedures. This is a diverse role with responsibility for a variety of HR-related activities and HR project work. You will have experience of working in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively prioritise your work to meet competing deadlines, becoming a trusted advisor to multiple stakeholders across the business.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE RESTRICTED TO:

• Acting as the first point of contact to your stakeholders, providing an efficient and professional HR advisory service
• Providing accurate and consistent advice to colleagues and line managers to ensure adherence to company policies and best practice
• Ensuring HR policies, procedures and other documents are fit for purpose and meet legal and regulatory requirements, implementing and communicating changes as appropriate
• Producing accurate HR Management Information for stakeholders, providing meaningful insights, and identifying trends
• Management of formal Employee Relations cases, including sickness reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management and flexible working requests, providing advice and guidance to line managers throughout the process
• Proactively supporting the Head of HR to deliver cyclical HR activities and support HR initiatives; change management programmes; HR projects etc.
• Supporting our Recruitment Manager with the end-to-end recruitment process, including liaising with Hiring Managers and candidates.
• Supporting TUPE processes as appropriate, including preparing correspondence, due diligence completion etc.
• General HR administration, including but not limited to production of letters and other relevant HR documentation, note-taking and assisting wider HR admin projects

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL POSSESS:

• Demonstrable experience within a HR generalist role, including provision of advice to managers on a range of Employee Relations issues including
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and HR policies and procedures
• Experience of data analysis and HR reporting
• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with others both within the HR team and across the wider business
• The confidence to work autonomously to achieve objectives and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure