HR Advisor

Our client, a well established drilling contractor is currently seeking an HR Advisor. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a permanent (staff) basis and offers a hybrid working option (4 days office / 1 home).

ROLE

Facilitate and lead the Company’s discipline and grievance matters. Ensure compliance with Company procedures and statutory legislation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advice and support for workplace/industrial relations issues.
• Facilitate/Assist Performance Management control by monitoring and supporting the appraisal procedure and performance improvement plans.
• Support Assistant HR Manager to develop the Company’s Performance Management system. Proactively analyse and research, continually providing suggested improvement initiatives to the Assistant HR Manager.
• Supervision of monitoring sickness and absence strategies and assist in applying across the fleet with guidance from medical and OH providers.
• Register and monitor personal injury and insurance claims with the Company’s insurers.
• Develop employee engagement strategies – (reviewing employee motivation, commitment, organisation culture etc.) and providing recommendations/suggestions.
• Support Chief HR Officer and Assistant HR Manager in implementing HR initiatives in line with the Company’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Assist in the development of HR policy documents and procedures where required.
• Develop and promote the HR Department digitalisation and automation initiatives.
• Working closely with Senior members of our HR team, the successful HR Advisor will also play a key role in developing the Company’s on-going HR Projects as well as develop and promote the HR Department digitalisation/automation objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience in a Senior HR advisory role.
• Proven experience in handling complex HR casework including redundancy, disciplinary, and grievance procedures.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Industry relevant experience
• Degree in Human Resources/Business/related field.
• Ability to successfully and effectively mentor and develop less experienced personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Digitalisation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Positive and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.