How you can make your mark
Make your mark as HR Officer at Boskalis! The HR Officer provides support to the Managers and employees of Boskalis in providing an effective and efficient HR service to Boskalis Westminster and its subsidiary groups.
Main Tasks:
Visa and Immigration
* Act as one of the main points of contact for all visa-related inquiries, offering guidance and support to employees and managers.
* Administer the visa application process for new hires and current employees, ensuring timely submissions and thorough follow-up.
* Liaise with external immigration consultants and legal advisors.
* Provide guidance to the crewing and project teams on visa processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely submission of applications.
* Update ‘live’ visa spreadsheet ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
* Collect, collate and prepare visa application supporting documentation.
* Update internal HR systems and folders and maintain accurate records of visas and immigration statuses.
Training
* Manage the Boskalis Academy, and act as first point of contact for employee enquiries and Learning and Development administration.
* Keep up to date with group driven training activities and initiatives, organise training sessions and arrange development courses, as necessary.
* Notify managers of mandatory training requirements for their teams and ensure timely completion.
* Coordinate SHEQ designated training activities aligned with operational needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory or industry training requirements, e.g. health & safety, legal compliance.
* Review and monitor training participation and completion rates.
* Maintain training records and trackers and keep up-to-date records of employee training histories.
* Source and liaise with external training providers as necessary, ensuring continuous learning and professional accreditations can be achieved.
HR Generalist Duties
* Provide general HR support and advice to managers and employees.
* Provide guidance and support on all employee relations issues across the business, including policies and procedures, compliance, and employment law, and advise managers and staff on their interpretation and application.
* Support the recruitment process. Screen candidate CVs, progress or reject applications as appropriate, and contribute to recruitment initiatives.
* Assist with HR inductions, ensuring all relevant documentation is logged and maintained.
* Conduct one-month catch-ups with new employees, maintaining accurate records of discussions and outcomes.
* Coordinate probationary period reviews by sending timely communications to managers and issuing relevant letters to employees.
* Manage casework including disciplinary, grievance and other statutory processes.
* Log employee absences, flagging any unsatisfactory records based on established triggers. Advise the Line Manager accordingly.
* Support payroll activities by working with the HR Advisor to meet monthly payroll deadlines.
* Initiate and manage Occupational Health referral process and direct managers in facilitating workplace recommendations and support employees by providing appropriate return-to-work plans.
* Generate reports for the HR Manager on a quarterly basis or as needed.
* Work closely with the HR Advisor and HR Assistant to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
* Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the HR Manager.
Required Knowledge & Experience:
* Two years HR Officer experience is essential.
* Understanding of UK employment legislation.
* Advanced level with the use of Microsoft Word/Excel (Workday / payroll would also be advantageous)
* Highly developed communication skills
* Professional and discreet manner
* Able to run reports from data provided.
* The desire for a career within the HR profession
* CIPD Level 5 qualification
* Experience of working in a fast paced HR Department
* Willingness to travel if appropriate to other sites to expand on knowledge.
* Team player.
We offer
What you can expect:
A dynamic environment: A job where you can make an impact as part of a diverse, international team of experts.
Rewarding conditions: As well as offering a competitive salary we give industry leading benefits, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (based on a full-time contract), a generous pension package, with the opportunity to add flexible benefits, such as private health care, and the purchase of additional holiday days; free parking and beverages. Conveniently located office with a friendly, supportive team.
Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realise your full potential with training and development through our Boskalis Academy.
Extra information:
Your team: Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work as a HR Officer, alongside the HR Advisor and HR Assistant.
Where you will work: You will be working at the Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK. Whilst the role is based in Fareham, we offer up to 2 days a week hybrid working.
Full/part-time job: The position of HR Officer is a full-time job - 37.5 hours a week.
Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online and in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.
About Boskalis
Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.
Boskalis Westminster, part of the Royal Boskalis Group, specialises in nearshore dredging and construction with the UK survey department, supporting works in the UK and Ireland.
Boskalis Westminster also provides first class marine services across the UK, including vessel management and vessel chartering to terminals, harbours and MoD operations.
Our vast industry knowledge and experienced crews assures clients of our ability in the delivery of safe and reliable marine services.
We operate a diverse fleet of vessels, providing clients with unparalleled access to resources and support. These vessels are operated by skilled crews dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards, whilst adhering to industry best practices.
Interested?
We’ll be happy to answer your questions about the position. Please contact HR department: +44 1489 885933.
Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your motivation letter and CV on our careers site.
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Please note that the position may be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
Disclaimer for recruitment and selection agencies
We don’t accept any unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment and selection agencies.