Job Description
JAB Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a HR Generalist/ER Advisor on behalf of our Oil and Gas Operator client based in Kingswells, Aberdeen. This is a PAYE contract, with an initial 30th November 2025.
Role Summary
To provide expert guidance and support on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and fostering a positive workplace environment.
Key Relationships
* PO Team members
* Employees
* UK Works Council
* Management and Leadership
* External organisations
Key responsibilities, tasks and activities
* Provide specialist advice to management and employees on collective employee relations issues.
* Act as a point of contact for employee queries regarding policies and procedures.
* Review and update existing employee relations policies/procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices.
* Develop new policies as needed, ensuring alignment with company values.
* Collaborate with the PO network locally and globally as needed to build awareness of policies and pending legislation, e.g., Harassment.
* Support in the co-ordination of the UK Works Council to drive employee engagement.
* Keep abreast of any changes or developments in UK employment law and update the UK PO network.
* Other ad-hoc projects or tasks as needed.
Critical Skills and Behaviours
* Strong HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent).
* Strong competence in Employee Relations.
* Experience in supporting offshore/operational teams in addition to onshore teams.
* Negotiation and diplomacy skills.
* Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to interact and connect in a global matrix organisation.
* A proactive, self-motivated and delivery-oriented team player.
* An effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
* Demonstrate company values (Open, Caring, Courageous, Collaborative).
* Flexible working style and able to take on a higher workload in busy periods.