HR Advisor

Motive Offshore Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine and lifting equipment company based in the UK is seeking an HR Advisor to join their dedicated HR team. This role involves providing support for employee relations, handling HR cases, and fostering a positive work environment. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience in the oil and gas industry and is CIPD qualified. The company focuses on sustainability and offers various employee benefits including holidays, life assurance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

34 days holiday per annum

Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience as Senior HR Coordinator or HR Advisor.
• Ability to deal with conflicting demands while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience in TUPE Transfers and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR Employee Relations support.
• Handle HR cases in line with policies and legislative requirements.
• Support disciplinary and grievance cases.

Skills

HR experience within oil and gas industry

Managing employee relation issues

Negotiating changes of employment terms

Strong working relationships with Managers

CIPD Qualified

Job description

Our Core Values 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

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 to our HR Team Lead, you’ll join a small, dedicated HR team committed to keeping everyone at Motive connected and supporting the business in making the difference it strives to achieve. 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

• Adopting and promoting the Motive Offshore Group People Values and ensuring their use is embedded throughout day-to-day tasks and decision making.
• 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.
• Develop strong working relations with key stake-holders – clients, colleagues etc.
• To be a positive ambassador for Motive Offshore Group Ltd.

Planet

• Supporting initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint (e.g., remote working policies, sustainable commuting options)
• Support diversity and inclusion efforts, aligning HR practices with sustainable and ethical employment standards.
• Lead by example in setting the highest possible standards in the promotion of People Values, HSEQ procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance to the Motive Offshore Group HSEQ Policy, procedures, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Immediately report all accidents, incidents, near misses or environmental concerns
• Adhere to and participate in company-wide sustainability policies, procedures and initiatives as they are developed to support our Net Zero objectives

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. Every region we operate in, bring their own wonderful cultures & ways of working. And as a global business, you will become colleagues with people not only in the UK, but also in Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE, Norway, Brazil and in the US. You can look forward to becoming part of our people-centred approach that sees us work closely together, supporting clients and projects in multiple countries across the world.

People are at the heart of everything we do and we’re incredibly proud of the development opportunities that many of our staff have benefitted from. Since we started in 2010, we’ve seen school leavers work their way to senior positions, people relocate to other parts of the world and countless colleagues develop skills, receive training and advance their technical knowledge to enhance their own career, which in turn helps us continuously improve as a business, an employer and carry out the services we have become renowned for. At Motive, we believe in growing together. We are One Team, One Motive, and your journey is part of our shared success.

Alongside this you’ll get

* Received upon successful completion of probation

• 34 days holiday per annum
• Life Assurance equal to 3 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Motive Retail Discount/Reward Scheme*
• 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...

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 [e-mail].