Overview
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.
Job description content below describes the role, responsibilities, qualifications and benefits.
Job title and location
Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Methil (with travel as needed)
Department: People / HR
Responsibilities
* Support colleagues and leaders with conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary matters
* Partner closely with union representatives to maintain strong, constructive relationships
* Champion consistent application of policies and UK employment law
* Deliver training on ER issues, conflict management, and policy awareness
* Lead thorough, fair investigations into workplace concerns
* Track ER trends and provide insights to senior leaders
What you’ll bring (Qualifications)
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
* Solid experience working in a unionised manufacturing environment
* Strong communication, mediation, and problem‑solving skills
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice
Who you are
* A clear, confident communicator
* Calm under pressure
* Fair, curious, and committed to doing things the right way
* Comfortable managing multiple priorities
* Keen to learn and grow
Why join us
You’ll be part of a supportive HR team where your expertise matters. You’ll gain exposure to a range of ER cases, build strong partnerships, and help drive a people‑first culture.
Additional information and benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension
Equal Opportunity: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We commit to a fair and unbiased recruitment process at every stage, including reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities and eliminating discrimination based on protected characteristics.
If you experience difficulties applying online please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and a team member will assist you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr