HR Business Partner

DOF; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international maritime company is seeking an HR Business Partner in Aberdeen, Scotland. This role includes managing the full employee lifecycle and providing strategic HR support to both onshore and offshore operations. Candidates should have a relevant degree in Human Resource Management, experience in the HR field, and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with various benefits including competitive insurance and pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive Insurance and Pension Schemes

Private Healthcare for employees and family

Access to Electric Car Scheme

Access to free parking

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within the HR field, preferably from the Subsea or offshore sector.
• Experience supporting both onshore and offshore workforces.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR support and guidance to managers and employees across UK.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Conduct wage, salary, and benefits analysis.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

In-depth knowledge of relevant employment legislation (UK)

Fluent in English (verbal and written)

Education

Relevant university degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

CIPD Level 5 or higher (preferred)

Job description

We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our office in Aberdeen!

As a HR Business Partner in DOF's Atlantic region, you will play a central role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support to our leaders and employees across the UK, both onshore and offshore. You will partner closely with business units to understand their operational needs, drive people initiatives, and provide expert guidance across all areas of the employee lifecycle.

This is a varied and influential role, combining strategic partnership with practical execution. You will be involved in everything from workforce planning and recruitment to performance development, employee relations, system optimization, and continuous improvement of our HR processes. You will also collaborate with colleagues across DOF’s global People & Organization community to ensure alignment and consistency of practices, while adapting to regional requirements.

Some of your tasks in this role will include:

• Provide proactive HR support and guidance to managers and employees across UK onshore and offshore operations
• Partner with management to drive organizational development, workforce planning, and employee engagement initiatives
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development
• Conduct wage, salary, and benefits analysis to ensure competitiveness and alignment with company standards
• Oversee compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and HR governance standards
• Deliver HR reporting, analytics, and insights to support strategic decision-making

• Relevant university degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related disciplines (CIPD Level 5 or higher is preferred)
• Relevant experience within the HR field, preferably from the Subsea or offshore sector
• Experience supporting both onshore and offshore workforces
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of relevant employment legislation (UK)
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written

This position is reporting to the Regional HR Manager.

Who we are

With a multi-national workforce of about 5,600 personnel, DOF Group ASA is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, and engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With over 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology and capacity.

DOF's core businesses are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention and diving operations primarily for the oil and gas sector. From PSV charter to Subsea engineering, DOF offers a full spectrum of top quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding industry. The Company's main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, the UK, the USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

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Office location is Aberdeen, Scotland UK

Application due date: Wednesday, November 5th 2025.

Amalie Midttveit, HR Advisor: [e-mail]

Why Join DOF?

At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Worldwide Fleet: Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
• Competitive Insurance and Pension Schemes: We offer comprehensive insurance and pension plans to ensure your peace of mind and financial security.
• Private Healthcare for employees and family.
• Access to Electric Car Scheme.
• Access to free parking at the office location.
• Career Growth: We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.