HR Advisor in Peterhead

This role advises on HR policy and assists with implementation of HR procedures and processes, including case management. Works directly with Survitec managers to provide policy and process support and advice across the full range of employee lifecycle process. It requires specialist knowledge of the legal framework for at least one country within the Survitec business landscape.

Duties and responsibilities

• Works within established HR policies and processes to achieve specified goals.
• Contributes to the drafting of transactional HR processes and tools within own area of expertise, ensuring compliance with specified design principles, internal policies and external legal requirements.
• Resolves queries from internal customers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
• Delivers complex analyses of HR data; identifies key trends and contributes to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.
• Provides advice and guidance to managers in developing, documenting, and communicating solutions (including disciplinary action) for individual Employee Relations cases; supports managers at formal hearings.
• Carries out complex HR data processing tasks; advises colleagues when needed and uses expertise to help improve data collection tools and administration processes.
• Develops own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gains or maintains external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.
• Maintains an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Builds effective working relationships within the internal client organisation, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values.
• Creates an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work.
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment.

Skills

• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance Survitec’s goals.
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec goals.
• Makes good and timely decisions that keep Survitec moving forward.
• Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help Survitec achieve its objectives.

Values

Our values — Drive, Collaboration, Innovation, and Resolve — are the foundation of our culture. They guide our actions, shape our decisions, and define how we work:

• Drive: We are driven by powerful passion. We take bold action and live our purpose with unwavering commitment.
• Collaboration: We break down silos and bring our talents together to realise our ambitions with collective strength and accountability.
• Innovation: We have a pioneering spirit to push the boundaries and create value by challenging convention and always improving.
• Resolve: We are agile, pro-active problem solvers who anticipate change and transform challenges into opportunities.

As a proud member of the team Trusted to Protect Lives, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference.

Experience and qualification

Educated to University degree level or relevant experience. General HR experience required, may suit someone looking to take their next steps into an entry level Advisor position.