HR Advisor

ChampionX; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ChampionX is looking for an HR Business Partner to support line managers and employees in Southampton. This role involves providing HR advice, fostering positive work environments, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Ideal candidates will have strong HR expertise, with a focus on training and communication, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in HR or related field.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR activities, manage employee relations, and ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Conduct HR training and provide advice on policies and procedures.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance investigations.

Skills

Communication

Employee Relations

Coaching

HR Policies

Performance Management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday

Job description

ChampionX is seeking a driven HR Business Partner in Fawley/Southampton, UK. In this position, you will be the focal point for line managers and employees for day-to-day HR advice on employee relations (ER), HR policies and procedures, and employment law application. You will develop and provide policy training and coach line managers to help achieve optimal team performance, ensure understanding of risks to the business, and fair outcomes for employees. If you are a passionate HR professional with a proven track record of success in Human Resources, we invite you to apply.

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• The chance to impact and influence the success of a new product line in a growing organisation.
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers its employees through continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day one of employment.

What You Will Do:

• Support the team with day-to-day HR activities, addressing concerns, facilitating communication, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Support recruiting processes, partnering with hiring managers for successful onboarding.
• Provide timely HR advice on employee queries, performance, absence management, disciplinary, grievance, HR policies, and employment law.
• Develop and deliver policy, procedure, and good practice coaching, training, and guidance to empower managers.
• Manage grievance, disciplinary, and capability investigations and hearings, ensuring legal compliance.
• Conduct internal process audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures across the region.
• Manage absence cases in conjunction with line managers.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness, including employee data, payroll input, and HR reporting, while ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Maintain records and initiate applications for work permits, visas, etc., to ensure immigration compliance.
• Support ad hoc projects and suggest ideas for continuous improvement.
• Participate in developing and administering new HR initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in HR or related field.
• Good knowledge of employment law, HR policies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday.
• Understanding of GDPR and UK employment laws.
• Experience working with Collective Bargaining Units.

Physical Demands:

This role requires working in a chemical manufacturing plant located within the Fawley Refinery.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader providing chemistry programs, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through sustainable operations.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diverse and inclusive teams are the best teams and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee can grow and succeed. We ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We also support affirmative action and consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.