Senior HR Advisor

Exceed (XCD) Holdings Ltd.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Well Management Company in Aberdeen seeks an experienced Senior HR Advisor to support UK and international operations. In this pivotal role, you will deliver effective people solutions, oversee all HR functions, and manage core HR initiatives. Ideal candidates should have experience in oil and gas HR, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a team committed to excellence in the Energy Transition.

Qualifications

• Experience within a senior generalist HR role in oil and gas sector.
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify people challenges and implement effective strategies.
• Provide HR support for all people-related matters.
• Oversee HR departmental areas including payroll and employee relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Exceed is the largest independent Well Management Company at the forefront of Leading the Energy Transition. We are headquartered in Aberdeen from which we service our UK and International operations.

At Exceed, we offer a supportive work environment where you can grow and innovate among a team of industry professionals committed to excellence in the Energy Transition.

Job Specification:

Join Our Team as a Senior HR Advisor at Exceed

Exceed has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our Aberdeen Head Office. This is a key, hands-on role working closely with the Senior Management Team, line managers and stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions that support our UK and international operations.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing people strategies, providing trusted advice across all HR matters and supporting the organisation in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Influence and build effective relationships with all stakeholders across the business.
• Oversee all core HR departmental areas including payroll, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, learning and development, performance management, workforce and resource planning, employee engagement, data protection, immigration, HR administration and maintaining and improving HR systems.
• Work closely with managers and key stakeholders to identify people priorities and address people challenges by implementing effective people strategies and activities to support business objectives.
• Provide confidential HR guidance and support to managers and employees on all people related matters with discretion.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures and processes ensuring they are followed and reviewed to remain compliant with legislative changes.
• Offer guidance and support to all stakeholders on the application of HR policies and procedures and coach line managers to develop people management skills as required.
• Support managers with complex case management including performance, attendance and employee relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and off-payroll working legislation.
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of an organisational grading framework.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the organisation’s Competency Management System.
• Support the development and implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion practices.
• Actively promote health and wellbeing by developing and implementing wellbeing initiatives and activities.
• Provide advice and direction to the HR team on work priorities and people management issues as required ensuring team members have access to the appropriate information and guidance to work effectively.
• Provide HR support to wider organisational projects as required.
• Participate in Emergency Response as required.

Experience:

• Experience within a senior generalist HR role within the oil and gas sector.
• Experience managing a team effectively.
• Experience successfully leading a range of HR initiatives within a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Current in-depth knowledge of employment legislation and best practice in all areas of HR.

Attributes & Skills:

Professional, ensuring confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Personable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.

Courage to challenge and ability to influence others.

Self-motivated, proactive and determined, able to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.

Team player, adaptable and able to manage workload, multiple tasks and changing priorities effectively under pressure.

Detail conscious with strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Practical, logical and solution focused, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Notice to Third Party Recruitment Agencies

Please note that EXCEED does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed agreement between EXCEED and such recruiter or employment agency, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a CV or candidate without an agreement, EXCEED shall explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.