HR Advisor / Scotland

HR Advisor - 9 month contract, based Aberdeen

Position Summary

Our client, a global oilfield services business, is currently seeking a HR Advisor within their People Operations team based at Portlethen. This team are the first point of contact for all HR issues such as benefits, general policy queries and other employment related issues. You will be reporting to the People Operations Team Lead. The role of the HR Advisor is to work efficiently within the team to ensure the execution of HR policies and processes remains seamless and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have a positive demeanour with excellent customer service skills and will be someone who thrives in a busy work environment.

Direct Responsibilities: 

• Investigate assigned queries and provide a helpful and timely response across the many disciplines of HR, some examples are below;
  • General HR Enquiries
  • Benefits
  • Payroll
  • HR System
  • Employment Verification Letters
  • Immigration Enquiries and Letters
  • Reward & Recognition
• Counsel managers/employees on HR policies, procedures, guidelines and programs
• Ensure the correct documentation is created and record managed appropriately
• Support Data Integrity initiatives in all HR Systems

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to administer business processes consistently with general supervision

• Ability to assess problems and promptly resolve or identify appropriate team to resolve
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to co-ordinate across the Global People Operations, HR and organisation at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Great attention to detail
• An appreciation of UK Employment Legislation

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of SAP and reporting
• Understanding of HR policies and processes
• Familiarity with customer service environment and ability to meet identified targets
• Working knowledge of service request management tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Outlook, Excel

• Knowledge of Office Procedures
• Fluency in other European Language

Required Experience

Relevant experience as HR administrator or equivalent combination of education and work experience