People. Initiative. Pride. We see more than just service.

HR Advisor

Location: Stirling

Working hours: 20 Hours per week, (Flexible on Shft patterns)

Contract: Permanent 

Flexible working: Hybrid working with willingness to travel across Scotland

Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as an HR Advisor, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.  

What you’ll do: 

• Deliver an effective HR service to assigned business areas, supporting People Leaders to understand and implement policies and procedures in line with best practice in people management.
• Liaise closely with business leaders and managers to monitor HR practices, ensure compliance, and provide professional advice and guidance.
• Support the delivery of projects aligned to the People Strategy and Plan to help move the HR agenda forward.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and processes, including, but not limited to, disciplinary and grievance, performance management, absence management, redundancy, TUPE and onboarding.
• Represent the HR department at relevant business meetings.
• Work in partnership with the L&D Advisor to ensure People Leaders receive appropriate support and guidance across all aspects of the RFM employee lifecycle.
• Provide effective employee relations case management across the region, supporting People Leaders with sensitive and confidential matters including attendance, performance management, grievance, disciplinary, restructures, redundancies and re-evaluation of posts, in line with policies, procedures and best practice.
• Manage maternity, paternity, adoption and flexible working requests for RFM business units.
• Support the wider RFM HR Team with TUPE programmes, including preparation, consultation and ensuring the relevant legislation is complied with, both at bid stage and throughout the process. Work with trade unions and contract partners as appropriate at all stages of the process.
• Advise on changes to employees’ terms and conditions, maintain People Platform records, and notify the relevant departments of any changes.
• Contribute to operational reports on topics such as employee engagement, sickness absence and turnover, analysing trends and highlighting improvement opportunities to the HR Business Partner and SLT.
• Ensure DBS/PVG checks are completed where required and that a database is maintained, outlining DBS/PVG numbers and expiry dates. Complete risk assessments where appropriate, escalating areas of risk accordingly. Advise managers on the correct DBS/PVG process and requirements, ensuring renewals are completed in a timely manner.

What you’ll need:

• Previous experience in a HR advisory role is essential.
• HR Degree or equivalent.
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or willing to work towards membership.
• Planning/prioritising and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent negotiating and mediation skills with the ability to cope under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• TUPE experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will require a PVG/Disclosure Check before starting in the job.

Who we’re looking for:

To support the HR Business Partner in providing efficient employee relations support to Robertson Facilities Management, ensuring the effective delivery of proactive, business-focused HR support and advice.The HR Advisor will ensure effective management of employee relations cases across Group business units and support the execution of effective recruitment plans.

To support the delivery of the wider HR and People Plan, while promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with Robertson policies and processes for all stakeholders.

Working the Robertson Way 

Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means… 

We listen  

Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.  

We are professional  

Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.  

We take responsibility  

Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.  

We are determined to succeed  

Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.  

We are one team  

We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson. 

What’s in it for you?

In addition to the hourly rate, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part time positions)
• Company car or car allowance
• Private pension
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Rewards platform for discounts with retailers, supermarkets, restaurants and more
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free Health & Wellbeing advice

When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included, and where we can all be our authentic selves. 

Apply now  

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you.