HR Generalist in Aberdeen

HR Generalist in Aberdeen

Aberdeen Full-Time No working from home possible
Acteon

Claxton combines decades of industry experience, proprietary technology, and exceptional service quality to cut through offshore installation and decommissioning complexity. Globally, we partner with operators and key contractors in conventional energy, decommissioning, and offshore wind, delivering certainty when it matters. Our expert teams anticipate challenges, deliver innovative high-performance solutions, and provide responsive, transparent support at every stage – ensuring seamless project execution and enduring value, throughout the asset lifecycle and across the energy transition.

We are looking to hire a HR Generalist on a part time (3 days per week), permanent basis. Based at our facility in Aberdeen, the HR Generalist provides comprehensive, day‐to‐day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This role partners with managers and employees to ensure HR policies, processes, and people practices are applied consistently, legally, and effectively, supporting a positive employee experience and organisational performance.

Duties and Main Responsibilities

Support recruitment activities including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding

Coordinate employment contracts, changes, and documentation

Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews

Act as first point of contact for employee HR queries

Support managers with absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary/grievance processes

Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant people management

Maintain and apply HR policies in line with employment legislation and best practice

Support compliance with UK employment law and internal governance standards

Contribute to policy reviews and updates

Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data

Produce HR reports and metrics as required

Support payroll processes by providing accurate employee data

Coordinate training activities and development programmes

Support performance review processes

Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives

Support or lead HR projects such as system improvements, process changes, or culture initiatives

Assist with organisational change activities where required

Requirements
Essential

Proven experience in a generalist HR role

Working knowledge of UK employment law

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable

CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)

Experience using HR systems (HRIS)

Experience supporting employee relations cases

Personal Attributes

Pragmatic and solutions‐focused

Confident in building relationships at all levels

Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Trusted, credible, and professional

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Acteon

Contact Details:

Acteon Recruitment Team