HR Advisor (#447)

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Our Core are at the heart of who we are, and everything we do….

People.    

Planet.      

Product.

Motive Offshore Group specialises in the design, manufacture, rental, and inspection of marine and lifting equipment and are committed to delivering sustainable, innovative and multisector solutions and we require highly skilled individuals, like you, to come and be part of our journey.

We have many exciting opportunities globally as we rapidly expand our reach and capabilities, in particular with the low carbon and energy transition areas. We aim to assist our clients and suppliers to join us as we move in to the more sustainable world.

Most importantly, our People are our most valuable asset here at the Motive Offshore Group and we encourage an inclusive, innovative and collaborative workplace that allows our employees & candidates to positively work towards their career potential.

About the role: 

Location: Hybrid, Aberdeenshire

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

To continue the support to our staff, operations and growth, and consistently be in line with our People Values, we are hiring for an HR Advisor to contribute significantly to the services we provide, and our ongoing commitment who we are as an employer.

As part of the HR team at Motive and reporting to the HR Team Lead, the HR Advisor will provide day-to-day HR Employee Relations support and act as first point of contact for all HR queries and support for Managers and staff across the business

About the team:

Reporting into our HR Team Lead Clair, you’ll be joining a small HR team that are determined help  everyone connected at Motive and support the business to make difference it wants to make. Through HR & Recruitment, our mission is to help our staff get the most out of working for the business and increase awareness of who we are as an employer. This role will play a massive part in making that happen.

And you’ll be working alongside a committed and proud Motive team in the UK and globally that want to play their part in the growth of the business and support each other daily to create a positive, values driven and hard-working professional environment.

Responsibilities:

People

• Handle all HR cases in line with policies, best practices, and legislative requirements. 
• Support disciplinary and grievance cases and facilitate coaching and mentoring on HR-related matters. Provide guidance and support to Managers, including investigation and preparation for hearings and appeals.
• Provide HR support to Managers across global divisions including support with local employment law.
• Keep employees and management informed about legal obligations and company policies. 
• Support managers in managing attendance, including occupational health referrals.
• Assist in delivering HR projects and initiatives that support departmental and corporate objectives – including TUPE and consultations.
• Driving wellness and wellbeing initiatives along with the rest of the HR Team
• Function as a resource for employees seeking guidance on work-life balance, benefits, and support services.

Planet

• Supporting initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint (e.g., remote working policies, sustainable commuting options)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by providing proactive solutions to HR-related issues and supporting the HR Co-Ordinators
• Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility
• Support diversity and inclusion efforts, aligning HR practices with sustainable and ethical employment standards.

Product

People Relations: 

• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries. 
• Conduct investigations into employee concerns, grievances, and disciplinary issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution in accordance with company policies and legal requirements. 
• Mediate conflict and facilitate constructive communication between employees and management to promote a harmonious work environment. 
• Support Managers through performance / capability matters and ensuring adherence to company and legal requirements.
• Support the performance management process by assisting managers in setting performance objectives and providing guidance on performance improvement plans. 
• Advise on matters related to employee development, career progression, and training opportunities to enhance individual and team performance. 
• Assist in the identification of training needs across departments and support the implementation of training and development initiatives.
• Assist and support Managers and Team with internal moves/promotions and secondments. 
• Co-ordinate and track employee development programmes to enhance skills and career progression. 
• Collaborate with Managers to develop and maintain accurate role profiles. 

Policy and Compliance: 

• Keep informed of changes in employment law and regulations, ensuring company policies and practices remain compliant. Review of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to promote fairness, consistency, and compliance across the business. 
• Assist with initiatives to foster employee engagement, morale, and wellbeing, such as employee recognition programs wellness initiatives. 
• Promote Motive as an employer across multiple global locations, while understanding diverse cultures.
• Support the delivery of development & wellbeing related initiatives to Motive staff.
• Be a positive ambassador to Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Administration 

• Assist in ensuring the HR mailbox is kept updated and queries are responded to in a timely manner. 
• Assist in ensuring that all HR documentation is saved in the correct format in personnel files. 
• Assist with providing HR Reports when required. 
• Develop and deliver training programs and briefing sessions.
• Ensure the business is up to date with employment legislation relating to Employment Law  

Required skills / knowledge:

• Proven HR experience within oil and gas industry as either Senior HR Co-Ordinator or HR Advisor
• CIPD Qualified 
• Proven experience in managing employee relation issues, including discipline, grievance and capability.
• Proven experience in negotiating changes of terms and conditions of employment with staff.
• Experience of TUPE Transfers and associated legislation
• Ability to deal with conflicting demands whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy and diplomacy.
• Ability to form strong working relationships with Managers across the business and apply consistency

What we can offer you:

Alongside the benefits below, working with Motive can take you places that you might not have thought possible. We work globally, so you will have colleagues based not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to playing your part and working with people who support clients and projects across multiple countries across the world.

We’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen staff start as school leavers & work their way to senior positions, seen people relocate to other parts of the world with the company and have seen many of our people develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps continuously improve and us carry out the work we provide.

Alongside this, you’ll get:

(* Received upon successful completion of probation)

• 34 days holiday per annum
• Employer Pension contribution
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
• Gym Membership*
• Electric Car Scheme*
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Reduced membership of Costco card
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Regular Team Building Events – such as family fun days, BBQs, nights out, volunteering with charities...
• Paid Volunteer Days

How to Apply & what happens next:

You’re happy and ready to apply? Great, thank you.

You can apply by sending us a CV with any supporting documents telling us why you’d like to work with us at Motive Offshore Group.

We want to find great people and learn more about you as a person, ensuring we all have a positive recruitment journey. So please, tell us more about you, however you’d want.

Once we’ve reviewed your application, we’ll be back in touch as soon as possible to update you on the next stages of the process. If you have any questions about the role or want to chat about what life is like at Motive Offshore Group, email us at recruitment@motive-offshore.com.

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