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Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for HR & Industrial Relations Senior Advisor to join the EPC Contractor for their High-Capacity interconnector cable line project from Tyneside to Torness. This position is a fixed term contract.
The HR & Industrial Relations Senior Advisor position comes with a salary from 50,000 to 60,000 plus benefits.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
- Act as the key link between management, contractors, employees, and trade unions or worker representatives.
- Resolve workplace issues, disciplinary actions, and grievances in line with company policy, employment law, and any collective agreements.
- Liaise with union representatives; support or lead negotiations on pay, conditions, and site agreements.
- Maintain good working relationships while protecting the company's commercial and operational interests.
- Ensure all employment practices comply with UK labour law (e.g. Working Time Regulations, Equality Act, Employment Rights Act) and any relevant collective agreements.
- Draft, update, and implement HR and IR policies covering disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and conduct matters.
- Advise site managers, HR, and project leadership on handling sensitive employment issues and maintaining fair, consistent employee treatment.
- Maintain accurate records of disciplinary hearings, grievance meetings, and industrial action risks. Provide regular reports on workforce relations and potential risks to senior management.
Location, day rate and timeframe of the HR & Industrial Relations Senior Advisor positions:
- Tyneside, UK
- 50,000 to 60,000 salary plus benefits
- Start date - November 2025
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
