HR Manager

Sinomine Specialty Fluids; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty fluids supplier in Aberdeen is seeking an enthusiastic HR Manager to manage employee relations and foster a productive culture. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Human Resources Management, experience with HRIS systems, and knowledge of Norwegian employment law. This hybrid role involves collaboration with business partners to align people strategies with the company's goals and requires occasional travel to Bergen.

Qualifications

• Completed an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or related field or equivalent experience.
• Preferably has Chartered Member status with the CIPD.
• Experience of implementing and establishing HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of various compensation, variable pay programs, and employee benefit programs.
• Experience of processing payroll in the UK, Norway and internationally.
• Strong working knowledge of Norwegian employment law legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee relations and cultivate a productivity-driven culture.
• Collaborate with key business partners to formulate people strategies.
• Deliver HR processes that meet quality standards and company policies.
• Attract, manage, develop, and retain a highly motivated workforce.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Strong work ethic

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Strong computer skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

About us

Sinomine Specialty Fluids is the world’s leading supplier of Cesium Formate fluids to the oil and gas industry. Since 1999, we have supplied many of the largest oil and gas companies with these remarkable fluids for their most challenging drilling, completion, intervention and workover operations. We are headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland and operate globally, with sales offices and stock points strategically located around the world. Our highly committed team contains the world’s most experienced and skilled group of formate fluid experts. With over 400 successful formate applications behind us, we can ensure the best Cesium formate fluid formulations are provided to our clients for well construction operations.

About the opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for the position of HR Manager based at our headquarters in Aberdeen. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining employee relations and cultivating a culture that promotes productivity, creativity, innovation, and growth within a global organisation. You will work in close collaboration with key business partners within the organisation to formulate people strategies that support the company to deliver its expectations as well as satisfying those of our employees. The HR Manager is responsible for delivering HR processes and services that meet quality standards and company policies, as well as attracting, managing, developing, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.

What qualities are required?

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and driven with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential as well as strong computer skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Completed an undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or related field or equivalent experience and will preferably have Chartered Member status with the CIPD.
• Experience of implementing and establishing HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of various compensation, variable pay programs, and employee benefit programs.
• Experience of processing payroll in the UK, Norway and internationally.
• Knowledge of how to manage and serve an international workforce with previous experience of entering new markets globally.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and collaboration
• A strong working knowledge of Norwegian employment law legislation.

This role will predominantly be based at our headquarters in Altens, Aberdeen on a hybrid working basis although there will be the occasional requirement to travel to our branch office in Bergen.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Nikki Geary, HR Manager on [e-mail].

Closing date is Friday 03rd October 2025