Senior HR Advisor UK & Ireland

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Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join our HR Advisory team. This pivotal role is part of the Global Shared Services (GSS) organisation at DNV which provides high quality services within HR, Finance and IT.
The GSS HR Advisory team provides support to all DNV Business Areas. This role partners with a defined portfolio of businesses and services across UK & Ireland.
Our Opportunity:
As the Senior HR Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in aligning GSS HR services and functional teams with their essential requirements. You'll be working on complex cases and projects within specific business units. You'll act as a consultant to both management and Business Area HR ("BA HR") on matters concerning employee relations and HR. Anticipating and addressing the HR and employee relations needs of your assigned business unit will be central to your role, making you an indispensable asset to our organisation. Through the trusted relationships with your stakeholders that you develop and manage, you'll be a change agent for GSS HR and ensure that SLA services are performed efficiently, effectively and to high quality.
You'll be responsible for:
Applying UK and/or Irish employment law and HR practice knowledge including the interpretation of relevant Acts, Regulations, legislation, policies and procedures
Consulting and advising stakeholders including Line Managers and employees
Providing day-to-day employee relations guidance to line management (e.g., performance management, dispute resolution, coaching, counselling)
Supporting restructures, TUPE and M&A processes including harmonization of terms and conditions
Managing and supporting key HR initiatives, regional and global projects as they arise
Supporting in keeping our services and practices compliant with internal and external regulations such as GDPR, ISO27001 and local laws
Responsibilities
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
Excellent career progression opportunities, with the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn
Non-contractual profit share scheme
Lifestyle benefits: Hybrid working, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
DEFAULT DEI STATEMENT:
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
Qualifications
Along with your natural curiosity and a passion for HR, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attribute for this opportunity:
Considerable HR experience ideally in a relevant role (HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, Consultant, Employment Law)
Sound knowledge and practical application of UK employment legislation and ER case management best practice and immigration knowledge is desirable
Sound ER investigation experience
Extensive M&A experience (divestments, acquisitions, mergers)
Customer focus and service mindset
Project management experience (desirable)
Previous success of working closely with and influencing senior stakeholders to gain buy-in and support of HR and company initiatives
Experience of working in a shared service environment (desirable)
Good communication and interpersonal skills at all organisational levels
A comfort with working independently
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and competing deadlines
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