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 Sunday 22nd February 2026.