HR Advisor
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Contract: Permanent or Contract considered
Start: Available to suit the candidate's availability
The Opportunity
Our client, a rapidly expanding business in the offshore energy sector, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team during an exciting period of significant growth. Due to continuous, significant contract wins, they're investing heavily in their people infrastructure and need someone to who can hit the ground running.
This is a varied, hands-on role with real impact in addition to supporting the general functions within HR, it would also include developing their apprenticeship programme, and driving community engagement initiatives.
The Business
This Lowestoft-based company provides offshore energy solutions across project builds, logistics and maintenance globally. Following strategic restructure, they have a clear five-year growth plan and are expanding within their current site.
The Role - Three Key Priorities as their HR Advisor:
Drive manager engagement, provide support, and ensure completion or 121’s and appraisals across all departments. You'll need to work under pressure and bring structure to a fast-paced environment.
Own their Corporate Social Responsibility strategy—identify community projects and funding schemes that align with company values and enhance their local presence.
Strengthen their apprenticeship scheme by raising awareness, creating robust processes, and positioning it as a key talent pipeline.
Additionally:
Partnering with their outsourced HR Consultant on policies and processes
Provide generalist HR support as the business scales
What You'll Need
Essential:
Track record of delivering HR projects under tight deadlines
Experience implementing or refreshing appraisal/performance processes
Proven ability to engage and influence managers at all levels
Hands-on, autonomous approach with strong ownership
Highly Desirable:
CSR or community project experience
Apprenticeship or early careers programme management
Manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector background
Experience working with external HR consultants
As their HR Advisor you will need to be:
Pragmatic and solutions-focused
An excellent communicator and influencer
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities
Proactive with the ability to build credibility fast
What's On Offer
Competitive salary (£35-42k, open to discussion)
Additional Benefits package
Early Friday finish at 4pm
Join a business with clear growth trajectory and major investment
Genuine autonomy and impact
Flexible permanent or temporary contract options
Be part of a business transformation
If you're an experienced HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys project work, and wants to make a tangible impact in a growing business, apply now or contact Helen Pitcher at Select Recruitment to discuss further