KBR, Inc.

Senior HR Advisor

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Leatherhead • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Deliver people plans and HR initiatives alongside the Programme People Partner.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing sound HR guidance with minimal supervision.
  • Use HR data and insights to support informed decision-making.
  • Champion employee experience, wellbeing and inclusion across the Programme.
  • Provide first-line HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and conduct matters.
  • Independently lead ER cases and support complex investigations.
  • Guide managers through performance improvement and absence management.
  • Oversee leaver processes and monitor attrition trends.
  • Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Deliver Programme and KBR inductions for new starters.
  • Support managers with probation management and outcomes.
  • Apply reward, promotion and compensation principles consistently.
  • Process salary changes, organisational updates and maintain accurate HR data.
  • Support identification of learning needs and development opportunities.
  • Assist with management of apprenticeships and levy activity.
  • Promote wellbeing, inclusion, engagement and company values.

Requirements

  • Strong HR generalist background, ideally within a large, project-based or highly structured organisation.
  • Good working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policies and HR systems.
  • Experience managing or supporting ER cases with limited supervision.
  • Ability to interpret policies, coach managers and provide practical HR advice.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
  • High levels of integrity, accuracy, planning and problem-solving.
  • Confidence working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Suit and HR platforms including Workday, SharePoint, Documentum).
  • Ability to obtain security clearance.
  • Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship. We can therefore only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
Benefits
  • Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities
  • KBR does not offer sponsorship
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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