Senior HR Advisor (UK & Ireland) - Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Senior HR Advisor (UK & Ireland)
Location - Southampton (with frequent travel to Ipswich, Liverpool & Dublin)Contract - Full Time, 35 hours per week, Permanent
Ocean Network Express is looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our UK & Ireland Agency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR generalist who thrives on variety, enjoys partnering with stakeholders, and has a strong grounding in employee relations and employment law.
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, commercially focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle, while also contributing to strategic HR priorities and continuous improvement projects.
This role is Southampton-based, with regular travel to support teams in Ipswich, Liverpool and Dublin, so flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR guidance and support to employees and managers across the UK & IE business
- Lead on complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances and absence management
- Support recruitment activity and help attract and secure top talent
- Identify learning and development needs and deliver internal training sessions
- Assist the Head of HR in delivering strategic priorities including D&I and transformation initiatives
- Use HR data, KPIs and management information to influence business decisions
- Deputise for the Head of HR when required and provide cover for the HR Coordinator
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or degree-level equivalent)
- Significant experience in a generalist HR advisory role
- Strong knowledge of UK & Irish employment law and HR best practice
- Proven ability to manage complex employee relations issues
- Commercial and strategic mindsetExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise under pressure
Key Skills & Competencies
- Customer focus and business awareness
- Problem-solving and sound decision-making
- Performance management experience
- Teamwork and collaboration across multiple sites
- Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Why Join ONE?
At Ocean Network Express, we're passionate about delivering world-class service and driving digital innovation within the global shipping industry. You'll join a supportive and forward-thinking team, gain valuable experience within a leading global business, and contribute to our continued success in customer excellence and operational efficiency.
- Membership of the Company's Group Pension Plan, into which the Company will contribute up to 10% of basic salary.
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
- Death in Service Benefit (x8 annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services
- Interest free annual travel season ticket loan
- Annual Medical Health check
- Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions
- Online employee discount platform including retail, health, leisure, motor and more plus Cycle to work, Taste Card
- Loyalty Award Scheme
Apply now by submitting your CV below. The closing date for this role is Tuesday 31st March 2026.