HR Advisor

at  Stena Drilling Limited

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our HR Department on a permanent basis, based at our Stena Drilling Office in Aberdeen.

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate and lead the Company’s discipline and grievance matters. Ensure compliance with Company procedures and statutory legislation.
• Provide advice and support for workplace/industrial relations issues.
• Facilitate Performance Management controls.
• 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.
• Lead personal injury and insurance claims with the Company’s insurers.
• Develop employee engagement strategies (reviewing employee motivation, commitment, organisation culture etc.) and supporting new initiatives.
• 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.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the Core Human Resources Team.
• Any other duties as required by the Chief HR Officer and Assistant HR Manager.

The successful candidate will hold the below experience and qualifications:

• Significant experience in a 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.
• Proven digitalisation and automation projects experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Industry relevant experience (ideally relevant Drilling Contractor experience).
• Degree in Human Resources/Business/related field.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below personnel attributes:

• 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.
• 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.

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• Facilitate and lead the Company’s discipline and grievance matters. Ensure compliance with Company procedures and statutory legislation.
• Provide advice and support for workplace/industrial relations issues.
• Facilitate Performance Management controls.
• 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.
• Lead personal injury and insurance claims with the Company’s insurers.
• Develop employee engagement strategies (reviewing employee motivation, commitment, organisation culture etc.) and supporting new initiatives.
• 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.
• Mentor and provide guidance to the Core Human Resources Team.
• Any other duties as required by the Chief HR Officer and Assistant HR Manager