HR Advisor

Atlas NextWave; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an HR Advisor to work with Offshore HR, Operations Managers and offshore employees, delivering expert HR support across employee relations, recruitment, policy development, compliance and HR projects.

You will ensure UK operations align with employment legislation and company procedures, provide clear guidance to managers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as HR Advisor or HRBP.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling complex employee relations matters (performance, capability, disciplinary, grievances).
• Experience developing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide clear, practical HR guidance to managers.

Responsibilities

• 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 effective implementation of employment legislation.
• Develop and maintain employment contracts, handbooks and documentation.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of offshore personnel.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

UK Employment Law

Employee Relations

HR Guidance

Stakeholder Management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

HR Degree

CIPD (MCIPD)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll Software

Job description

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

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.