HR Advisor

APCL A&P Group Limited; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ship repair company is seeking a dedicated HR Advisor to join their HR team in Hebburn. This 100% site-based role will involve managing HR cases, developing wellbeing initiatives, and supporting leaders in effective people management. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven HR experience, particularly in employee relations and casework. The role offers opportunities for personal growth and financial security.

Benefits

Pension with up to 4% employer contribution

Health cash plan including dental and optical

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, especially in casework and change management.
• Strong communication skills in face-to-face environments.
• Ability to interpret employee data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders in effective people management across the facility.
• Manage complex HR cases, including disciplinary actions.
• Develop health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Review and evolve HR policies for compliance and compassion.

Skills

Coaching leaders

Employee relations expertise

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Overview

A&P Tyne are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated HR Advisor to join the APCL HR team and provide a first-class service to our Tyne site. This 100% site-based role works closely with internal teams and our customers who have on-site presence, managing complex, heavy engineering projects. You will partner with managers to resolve situations fairly and consistently with confidence and care, becoming a trusted Advisor. You will bring emotional intelligence and practical HR expertise to drive impact in employee relations, wellbeing, policy development, and organisational change.

So who are we? In a nutshell, APCL is one of the largest commercial ship repair, conversion and marine specialists of its kind in the UK. We support the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and our Commercial Customers. At A&P Tyne we are an ambitious facility, part of APCL Group, with around 2000 people across locations in the North East, South West and North West. We employ a diverse workforce delivering a broad range of services to our customers. This role is 100% site-based, working with internal teams and our customers on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support a large workforce by confidently coaching and supporting leaders at all levels to ensure effective people management across the facility
• Manage complex HR cases, including disciplinary actions, master record-keeping, workload prioritisation, and identifying risks from high volumes of admin and communications
• Keep up to date with ER and wellbeing topics to spot opportunities for improvement
• Develop health & wellbeing initiatives, including occupational health and return-to-work strategies
• Review and evolve HR policies across the group to ensure compliance, consistency and compassion
• Interpret employee data to uncover trends and drive smarter decisions for key HR projects and continuous improvement
• Stay ahead of employment law and HR best practices to keep us future-ready and ensure group-wide compliance through effective communication of updates

About You

• Passionate and motivated HR professional with CIPD Level 5 or above
• Grit, determination and influencing skills to secure outcomes
• On-site availability five days a week with strong communication in face-to-face environments
• Proven HR experience, especially in casework, change management, and employee relations with coaching and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness, proactive mindset and collaborative spirit
• Professional and empathetic communication across all levels of the organisation
• Attention to detail in disciplinaries, grievances, performance improvement plans, reviews and audits to drive continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to interpret People data to identify trends and support retention and engagement strategies
• We have big plans and are looking for someone who understands and contributes to them

Why join us?

• Personal Growth: opportunity to make a significant impact while learning from a team of experts in marine and structural engineering
• Financial Security: pension with up to 4% employer contribution and life cover at 7 x basic salary as part of the package
• Healthy Living: sick pay, health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy, wellness services, counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP
• Work-life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays; maternity, paternity and parental leave support

Due to the nature of our customer base, some roles at A&P are subject to security control restrictions. Nationality, previous nationalities and place of birth may limit roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.