HR & Recruitment Advisor

HR & Recruitment Advisor 📍 Hybrid Working | Aberdeen-based with travel to sites as required About the Opportunity We are partnering with a leading energy services organisation to recruit an experienced HR & Recruitment Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys balancing operational HR, recruitment, employee relations, payroll support, and people development within a fast-paced and growing business. The Role As HR & Recruitment Lead, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, from attraction and onboarding through to employee relations, payroll administration support, organisational change projects, and learning & development initiatives. You will become a trusted advisor to managers and employees, ensuring compliance, consistency, and best practice across all HR processes. Key Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding * Manage end-to-end recruitment activity across the organisation. * Partner with hiring managers to deliver successful recruitment campaigns. * Coordinate interviews, assessments, offers, contracts, and onboarding. * Ensure Right to Work compliance and pre-employment screening requirements are met. * Drive improvements in candidate experience and recruitment efficiency. Employee Relations * Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees. * Support and lead disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and capability processes. * Prepare HR documentation and correspondence. * Attend investigations, formal meetings, and hearings as required. * Escalate complex cases appropriately while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Payroll & HR Administration * Prepare and submit payroll information to external providers. * Carry out payroll checking and reconciliation activities. * Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems. Learning & Development * Deliver training and coaching to managers on HR policies and people management practices. * Support induction programmes and employee development initiatives. * Coordinate mandatory training and compliance requirements. People Operations * Support restructures, organisational change projects, and consultation processes. * Assist with policy development and implementation. * Contribute to employee engagement initiatives. * Support annual HR processes including performance reviews, pay reviews, and bonus cycles. Team Leadership * Manage and support the HR & Recruitment Administrator. * Prioritise workload and maintain high service standards. * Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiencies. About You Essential * CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience). * Proven experience within a broad HR generalist role. * Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. * Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes. * Knowledge of payroll administration and HR processes. * Solid understanding of UK employment law. * Experience advising, coaching, and influencing managers. * Strong organisational and administrative skills. * Experience handling confidential and sensitive information. Benefits * Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home * Travel to Aberdeen Head Office and operational sites as required * 33 days annual leave * Health Cash Plan