HR Generalist

Advert Claxton combines decades of industry experience, proprietary technology, and exceptional service quality to cut through offshore installation and decommissioning complexity. Globally, we partner with operators and key contractors in conventional energy, decommissioning, and offshore wind, delivering certainty when it matters. Our expert teams anticipate challenges, deliver innovative high-performance solutions, and provide responsive, transparent support at every stage — ensuring seamless project execution and enduring value, throughout the asset lifecycle and across the energy transition.

We are looking to hire a HR Generalist on a part time (3 days per week), permanent basis. Based at our facility in Aberdeen, the HR Generalist provides comprehensive, day‑to‑day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This role partners with managers and employees to ensure HR policies, processes, and people practices are applied consistently, legally, and effectively, supporting a positive employee experience and organisational performance.

• Support recruitment activities including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding
• Coordinate employment contracts, changes, and documentation
• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interviews
• Act as first point of contact for employee HR queries
• Support managers with absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary/grievance processes
• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant people management
• Maintain and apply HR policies in line with employment legislation and best practice
• Support compliance with UK employment law and internal governance standards
• Contribute to policy reviews and updates
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data
• Produce HR reports and metrics as required
• Support payroll processes by providing accurate employee data
• Coordinate training activities and development programmes
• Support performance review processes
• Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Support or lead HR projects such as system improvements, process changes, or culture initiatives
• Assist with organisational change activities where required

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role
• Working knowledge of UK employment law
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality and professionalism
  
  Desirable Requirements
  • CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)
  • Experience using HR systems (HRIS)
  • Experience supporting employee relations cases
  Personal Attributes
  • Pragmatic and solutions‑focused
  • Confident in building relationships at all levels
  • Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities
  • Trusted, credible, and professional