Who We Are 

Curtins are an employee owned and award winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

At Curtins, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being trusted custodians of our people processes and policies, using them to support great decision-making, manage risk appropriately and, above all, help colleagues and managers achieve the right outcomes as simply and effectively as possible.

The Role

We're looking for a people-focused experienced HR professional to join our small but highly impactful team supporting approximately 400 employees across the UK.

As part of a close-knit team of three, you'll be trusted to take ownership of a wide range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle. You'll play an important role in shaping the employee experience, working collaboratively while having the autonomy to manage priorities, make decisions, and drive improvements.

This role would suit someone with proven HR administration and recruitment support experience who is looking for greater ownership and variety across the employee lifecycle within a small, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies via the ATS and supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive employee experience

• Maintain accurate HR records, employee data and HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality at all times.

• Support managers and employees with HR policies, procedures and general advice

• Produce HR reports and people metrics to support decision-making

• Coordinate employee relations activities through accurate note-taking, preparation of documentation, meeting coordination and effective case administration and support.

• Assist with HR projects and wider people initiatives

• Monitor and communicate legislative and employment law updates, supporting policy reviews where required

• Ensure compliance with internal processes and employment legislation

• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and employee experience

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has demonstrable administrative, organisational and data management skills, with experience supporting HR and recruitment processes in a professional environment.

• Is a confident user of Microsoft 365 applications and HR systems, with the ability to maintain accurate data and records.

• Has a strong understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle and holds, or is working towards, a CIPD qualification (Level 3 or above)

• Keeps up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice

• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Builds positive relationships with people at all levels

• Has strong administrative and IT skills and is competent user of Microsoft office packages.

• Takes ownership of their work while enjoying being part of a small collaborative team

• Genuinely cares about creating a positive employee experience

Above all the right person will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras 

• Industry-leading benefits, including access to our 5* Holiday Lodges

• 7% Employer Pension Contribution

• Profit share through our employee-owned business model

• A genuine voice in shaping our business through employee feedback channels

• Award-winning training and development opportunities

• Investors in People Platinum accreditation – held by fewer than 1% of accredited organisations

• Learn more about life at Curtins on our Take a look at our Careers and News & Views pages

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information please contact us using the chat function 💬 or email 📧 Recruitment@curtins.com

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.