Are you a well-rounded HR professional with a passion for delivering both strategic and hands-on HR support? Do you thrive in fast-paced, operational environments where no two days are the same?
We’re looking for an HR Specialist to join our team and play a key role in driving HR initiatives and supporting both technician and office-based employees. This is a broad and varied role for someone who excels in managing the full employment lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Lifecycle Management
* Own onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day HR operations for technicians and office staff.
* Conduct exit interviews and ensure proper documentation and data accuracy in HiBob (HRIS).
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
* Partner with hiring managers to deliver end-to-end recruitment.
* Support the timely mobilisation and demobilisation of technicians.
* Manage role approvals and alignment with workforce plans.
Compensation & Benefits
* Coordinate with payroll and benefits providers.
* Support salary benchmarking and appraisal processes.
HR Compliance & Policy
* Stay current with UK employment laws and collective agreements.
* Maintain employee handbooks, HR policies, and employment contracts.
Employee Relations
* Provide advice and support on employee relations, including grievances and conflict resolution.
* Work with unions and lead/support collective agreement negotiations.
HR Business Partnering
* Act as a key HR point of contact for both technicians and office teams.
* Guideline managers on performance, development, and people strategy.
Training & Development
* Coordinate training plans and workshops for operational and office staff.
* Support performance reviews and team development.
Strategic HR Projects
* Lead or support HR projects focused on engagement, process improvement, and operational efficiency.
* Optimise use of systems (e.g., HRIS) and track project outcomes.
You Are
* A confident HR professional with experience in both strategic and operational HR, ideally within technical or industrial environments.
* Experienced in managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding for both office staff and field-based personnel.
* Skilled in employment law, collective bargaining agreements, and union negotiations, with a solid understanding of compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
* A strong communicator and trusted partner to line managers, capable of advising on complex HR matters and driving people initiatives that align with business goals.
* Proficient in HR systems (e.g., HiBob) and Microsoft Office, with a data-driven mindset and a passion for process improvement.
* Adaptable, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and regions.
* Fluent in English; additional European languages are an asset.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
* 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in both technical and office environments.
* Proven knowledge of employment law, union interactions, and collective agreements.
* Experience using HRIS systems (preferably HiBob) and strong MS Office skills.
* Fluency in English; other European languages are a plus.
What We Offer
We offer an opportunity to become part of a company on a growth journey. You will work with dedicated and committed colleagues in an inspiring environment that will encourage you to grow both personally and professionally.
Interested?
Send your CV and motivational letter today via the “Apply”-button.
Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail.
We process applications on an ongoing basis and will close the process once we have found the right candidate.
This role will be based from our brand new offices in Hull!
About Swire Renewable Energy
Swire Renewable Energy (SRE) is a global service provider specialised in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of renewable energy infrastructure, particularly focusing on wind and solar PV farms. Headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, SRE has a strong international presence with regional offices strategically located in Australia, Denmark, Finland, France, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, and the UK. Our core services encompass comprehensive project management, engineering expertise, and efficient asset management solutions, catering to clients throughout the entire lifecycle of renewable energy assets, including construction, operational, and decommissioning phases. Our commitment to delivering tailored and innovative services ensures that customers optimise the efficiency and longevity of their renewable energy investments and maximise the production from their assets. At the heart of Swire Renewable Energy is a dedicated team of over 500 highly skilled technicians, each possessing specialised knowledge in areas such as high voltage systems, mechanical engineering, blade maintenance, and construction. With a high focus on Health and Safety, these specialists are instrumental in providing bespoke solutions aimed at maximising the performance and sustainability of our customers’ green energy assets.
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