HR Advisor

Cammach Bryant; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent drilling contractor seeks a skilled HR Advisor based in Aberdeen, offering a permanent position with a hybrid working option. The role requires substantial HR advisory experience, knowledge of employment law, and responsibilities that include facilitating company procedures, developing engagement strategies, and implementing HR initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior HR advisory role.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Digitalisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support for workplace/industrial relations issues.
• Facilitate the performance management control.
• Develop employee engagement strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Human Resources/Business

Job description

Our client, a well established drilling contractor is currently seeking an HR Advisor. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a permanent (staff) basis and offers a hybrid working option (4 days office / 1 home).

ROLE

Facilitate and lead the Company s discipline and grievance matters. Ensure compliance with Company procedures and statutory legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advice and support for workplace/industrial relations issues.
• Facilitate/Assist Performance Management control by monitoring and supporting the appraisal procedure and performance improvement plans.
• Support Assistant HR Manager to develop the Company s Performance Management system. Proactively analyse and research, continually providing suggested improvement initiatives to the Assistant HR Manager.
• Supervision of monitoring sickness and absence strategies and assist in applying across the fleet with guidance from medical and OH providers.
• Register and monitor personal injury and insurance claims with the Company s insurers.
• Develop employee engagement strategies (reviewing employee motivation, commitment, organisation culture etc.) and providing recommendations/suggestions.
• Support Chief HR Officer and Assistant HR Manager in implementing HR initiatives in line with the Company s strategic and operational objectives.
• Assist in the development of HR policy documents and procedures where required.
• Develop and promote the HR Department digitalisation and automation initiatives.
• Working closely with Senior members of our HR team, the successful HR Advisor will also play a key role in developing the Company s on-going HR Projects as well as develop and promote the HR Department digitalisation/automation objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience in a Senior HR advisory role.
• Proven experience in handling complex HR casework including redundancy, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Industry relevant experience
• Degree in Human Resources/Business/related field.
• Ability to successfully and effectively mentor and develop less experienced personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Digitalisation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.