HR Advisor

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