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 mindset
Excellent 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.