Job Description

About Us

Hutton Construction is a respected regional main contractor and national fit-out specialist with offices in Colchester and Stansted. We pride ourselves on our professional yet supportive culture, where people are genuinely valued and encouraged to grow. Our focus on quality, integrity, and continuous improvement underpins everything we do.

We are seeking a

dynamic and enthusiastic HR Advisor

to join our team at our Birch, Colchester office. This is a hands-on generalist role working closely with the HR Director and external advisers, providing full HR support across the business. Our people are central to our success, and we are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, uphold our values, and drive positive engagement across the company.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

Act as the first point of contact for employees, providing clear and timely HR guidance.

Provide guidance and support to line managers on HR-related matters

Support recruitment activities, including advertising roles, shortlisting, arranging interviews, and assisting with the onboarding process.

Liaise effectively with external advisers, training providers, and other organisations.

Develop and maintain HR policies with the support of our external advisors, ensuring they are up to date, legally compliant, and clearly communicated across the business.

Manage the full employee lifecycle by overseeing new starters, leavers, and contractual changes, preparing offer letters, issuing and updating employment contracts, processing contract changes and salary review letters, handling references, maintaining and updating electronic personnel files, and liaising with payroll to ensure all changes are accurately reflected.

Drive forward our social value and community engagement goals.

Introduce initiatives that support employee wellbeing and strengthen our culture.

Communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

Continually review, streamline, and improve HR processes and documentation.

Attend careers fairs and build relationships with local schools and colleges to promote apprenticeships and early-career opportunities.

Take ownership of the company's apprenticeship programs, working closely with colleges and managers to support recruitment, development, and progression of apprentices.

Essential Requirements

Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Confident in drafting letters, documentation, and maintaining accurate HR records

Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems/databases

A proactive, solution-focused approach aligned with supporting directors, managers and employees

Enthusiasm for shaping and delivering social value strategies that align with business goals and enhance our positive impact on the communities we work in.

If you are an HR Advisor looking for your next career step, someone who is proactive, thrives in a varied generalist role, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about talent management, employee engagement, shaping company culture, and supporting business growth--then we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package, including: Company pension Free on-site parking Health & Wellbeing Programme Sick pay 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Supportive team environment within a long-established and respected company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Experience:

Human resources: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

CIPD (preferred)
Work Location: In person