HR Advisor in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don’t believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don’t stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there’s definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea. We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry. We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver high-quality, consistent HR operational support across the employee lifecycle. This role supports an assigned business area and ensures HR processes are delivered accurately, compliantly, and with a strong focus on employee experience. The HR Advisor acts as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, working closely with the HR Operations Lead and HR Business Partners to ensure policies, data, and processes are applied consistently and pragmatically.

What will you do:

• Coordinate onboarding activities, including documentation, system setup, right-to-work checks, and induction scheduling.
• Process contractual changes, promotions, transfers, salary updates, and role changes accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Manage offboarding and exit processes, ensuring system updates, equipment return, and compliance steps are completed correctly.
• Act as first-line support for HR queries from employees and managers, providing clear guidance aligned with policy and employment legislation.
• Log, track, and manage HR cases within agreed SLAs, escalating complex or sensitive employee relations matters appropriately to HR Business Partners.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee data within Workday and associated HR systems.
• Run routine and ad-hoc reports for HR and business stakeholders, supporting workforce insights, audits, and data validation activities.
• Support adherence to employment legislation, internal policies, and governance requirements across HR operations.
• Assist with audit preparation, risk mitigation, and compliance activities.
• Work closely with the HR Operations Lead and People Partners to ensure a consistent, joined-up HR service.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, data quality, and employee experience.

Who you are:

• You have a solid understanding of core HR processes and employment legislation and are comfortable applying them in day-to-day scenarios.
• You enjoy being a trusted point of contact for employees and managers and take pride in delivering accurate, reliable HR support.
• You are organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You are confident using HR systems and data to support operational delivery and continuous improvement.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• You work well both independently and as part of a wider HR team.

Qualifications and skills:

• Experience in an HR advisory or HR operations role.
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday) and HR case management tools.
• Some exposure to employee relations would be beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, with an interest in using technology to improve HR processes and service delivery.

Salary: Up to £45,000. The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.