Human Resources Advisor

Hunter Adams; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Adams is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a permanent onsite role in Aberdeen. This key position involves leading HR initiatives, advising on workplace issues, and developing employee engagement strategies within the oil and gas sector while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or generalist role.
• Strong track record in managing complex HR casework.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Monitor and support performance management processes.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Business

Job description

Hunter Adams is partnering with a leading client in the drilling sector to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a permanent onsite position in Aberdeen.

This is a key role within the HR team, providing expert guidance on a broad range of HR matters and contributing to the ongoing development of strategic HR initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring full compliance with company procedures and employment legislation.
• Provide advice and support on workplace and industrial relations issues.
• Monitor and support performance management processes, including appraisals and performance improvement plans.
• Work closely with the Assistant HR Manager to enhance the company’s performance management system, providing proactive research and recommendations.
• Supervise sickness and absence monitoring strategies across the fleet, in collaboration with medical and OH providers.
• Register and manage personal injury and insurance claims with company insurers.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies by analysing motivation, commitment, and organisational culture.
• Support the Chief HR Officer and Assistant HR Manager in delivering HR initiatives aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the creation and revision of HR policies and procedures.
• Promote and support digitalisation and automation within the HR department.
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of ongoing HR projects.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a senior HR advisory or generalist role.
• Strong track record in managing complex HR casework, including redundancy, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Previous experience in the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

Personal Attributes:

• A collaborative and confident HR professional with the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to build trusted working relationships at all levels of the organisation.

If this sounds like your next move, please get in touch.

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail] or for a confidential discussion call Candice on 07702207329