Human Resources Advisor

APCL A&P Group Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine engineering firm in the North East is seeking a Human Resources Advisor to join their HR team. This site-based role will support a workforce of over 300, focusing on employee relations, policy development, and wellbeing initiatives. Candidates should have CIPD Level 5 or above and proven HR experience with strong communication capabilities. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and health support.

Benefits

Pension with employer contribution

Health cash plan for healthcare costs

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in casework and employee relations.
• Experience with disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance plans.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a large workforce and manage complex HR cases.
• Develop health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Review and evolve HR policies for compliance.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Practical HR expertise

Strong communication skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Overview

A&P Tyne Human Resources Advisor

Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and join the #dreamteam? We are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our APCL HR team as an HR Advisor to provide a first-class service to our Tyne site. A key addition to our HR Team, you will work alongside our current HR Advisor to support a 300+ strong workforce, partnering with managers to resolve situations fairly and consistently with confidence and care.

You'll bring emotional intelligence and practical HR expertise to drive real impact in employee relations and wellbeing, policy development and organisational change. This role is 100% site-based, working closely with internal teams and on-site customers managing complex, heavy engineering projects.

About APCL: APCL is one of the largest commercial ship repair, conversion and marine specialists in the UK. We support the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and commercial customers, sustaining defence and maritime operations. At A&P Tyne we are an ambitious facility, part of APCL Group with around 2,000 people across the North East, South West and North West, and a diverse, skilled workforce dedicated to delivering a broad range of services.

What you will do

• You will be key in supporting a large workforce; your ability to confidently coach and support leaders at all levels will ensure great people management across the facility independently and effectively
• You will manage complex HR cases, including disciplinary actions, and master record keeping. Workload prioritisation and the ability to identify potential risks from high volumes of admin and communications will be critical
• Keep up to date with ER and wellbeing topics to spot opportunities for improvement
• Develop health & wellbeing initiatives, including occupational health and return-to-work strategies
• Review and evolve HR policies across the group to keep us compliant, consistent and compassionate
• Interpret employee data to uncover trends and drive smarter decisions to support key HR projects and continuous improvement
• Stay ahead of employment law and HR best practices to keep us future-ready and ensure Group-wide compliance by communicating updates

About You

• We’re looking for a passionate and motivated HR professional with CIPD Level 5 or above
• You will have grit, determination and influencing skills to get outcomes across the line
• Thrive in a face-to-face environment with strong communication; this role requires on-site availability five days a week
• Proven HR experience, especially in casework, change management, and employee relations with strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Commercial awareness, a proactive mindset and a collaborative spirit
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with empathy and diplomacy
• Experience with disciplinaries, grievances, and performance improvement plans; ability to review and audit cases for best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret People data to identify trends and contribute to retention and engagement strategies
• We have big plans and are looking for someone who gets it

Why join us?

Personal Growth – opportunity to make a significant impact while learning from experts in marine and structural engineering. Be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business.

Financial Security – benefits include a pension with up to 4% employer contribution and life cover at 7 x basic salary.

Healthy Living – we support healthy living with sick pay and a health cash plan for everyday healthcare costs, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, wellness services, counselling, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP.

Work-life Balance – 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays; maternity, paternity and parental leave support.

Note: Some roles at A&P are subject to security control restrictions related to nationality, place of birth, or former nationalities. A BPSS check (including a basic DBS) is required before employment starts.

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