People & Development Advisor
Kearsley, Greater Manchester Full time

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on collaboration, precision, and making a real impact? We’re looking for a people-focused, detail-driven People & Development Advisor to join our team and help us deliver a first‑class HR service across the Group.

About the Role

As a key member of our People & Development function, you will be the first point of contact for all day-to-day HR queries, supporting managers and employees with professionalism, clarity, and care. You will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive, supportive culture while ensuring our people processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with employment law and company policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a close-knit team, takes pride in getting the details right, and wants to contribute to a positive and high-performing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Providing timely, accurate support on HR and ER-related matters.
  • Maintaining precise HR records, ensuring all documentation is completed and uploaded correctly.
  • Supporting recruitment activities, onboarding, and induction processes.
  • Guiding managers on performance management, one-to-ones, and appraisals.
  • Generating and reviewing absence reports, ensuring return-to-work documentation is completed.
  • Contributing to ongoing HR policy development and system improvements.
  • Promoting wellbeing initiatives, inclusion, fairness, and respect across the organisation.
  • Championing the Bethell brand and acting as an ambassador for the People & Development team.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is…

A True Team Player

You collaborate naturally, build positive relationships, and support colleagues at all levels. You value open communication, shared goals, and a collective approach to problem solving.

Detail‑Obsessed & Organised

Accuracy matters in HR, and you take pride in your ability to manage documentation, processes, and confidential information with exceptional care and consistency.

Skills & Experience

  • CIPD qualified (or working towards), with evidence of continued professional development.
  • Experience as an HR Advisor or similar role in civil engineering / utilities industry
  • Strong experience in supporting ER cases.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and current HR practice.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
  • Clear, confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to influence, support, and guide managers at all levels.
  • Proactive, trustworthy, diplomatic, and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a supportive HR team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Help shape an inclusive, positive culture that values people and encourages growth.
  • A role where your attention to detail and teamwork make a meaningful difference every day.
  • Opportunity to contribute to apprenticeships, early career pathways, and social value initiatives.

Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about HR, driven by accuracy, and enjoy working collaboratively to create a great workplace, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future of People & Development at Bethell.

Location Kearsley, Greater Manchester
Hours per week 37.5
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