About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor will work closely with Offshore HR, Operations Managers and offshore employees to support effective people processes and a positive working environment.

The role provides expert HR support across a broad range of employee relations, recruitment, policy development, compliance, and HR project activities, ensuring UK operations are supported in line with employment legislation and company procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters, including:
  • Performance management
  • Capability
  • Disciplinary cases
  • Grievances
• Experience developing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide clear and practical HR guidance to managers at all levels.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification (MCIPD preferred).

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

• Provide advice on complex and sensitive employment law and HR matters.
• Support managers with employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
• Research HR and employment law matters and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure legal compliance through the effective implementation of employment legislation.
• Develop and maintain employment contracts, handbooks and supporting documentation.

Recruitment & Workforce Support

• Support the recruitment, selection and onboarding of offshore personnel.
• Ensure fair and consistent recruitment processes are followed.
• Assist with employee appraisal and performance review processes.
• Support training compliance by understanding client training requirements and workforce development needs.

HR Projects

• Support the delivery of HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead HR projects where required.
• Assist with HR-related aspects of tender submissions and business development activities.

Coaching & Stakeholder Support

• Coach and support managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Mentor and support members of the Offshore HR team.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business.

External Liaison

• Support the management of occupational health services.
• Work alongside external HR and employment law providers.
• Liaise with solicitors, ACAS and other external bodies regarding employee-related matters.
• Support interactions with insurance providers regarding employee claims.

Emergency Response

• Act as a member of the HR Relative Response Team.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability.
• Positive, proactive and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Comply with company Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental requirements.
• Contribute positively to the overall working environment.
• Demonstrate and promote company values in all aspects of work.

QHSE is a shared responsibility and applies to all employees.