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.