HR Advisor

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a HR Advisor.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

As our HR Advisor, you will play a key role in ensuring our teams are supported, engaged, and compliant with employment legislation. You will work closely with our HRBP and managers, offering strategic HR advice and hands-on support across various people-related issues, which may include payroll and HR coordination administration. Although you will be based in Jersey, there will be an expectation for you to travel when required to other DFDS sites, such as Portsmouth, Poole and at times Dover. You will be a key player in the establishment of this new route and pivotal in ensuring its successful setup. Your deep understanding of local intricacies will be crucial in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this role.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing expert HR guidance to managers on performance, development, and compliance.
• Managing employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures and TUPE.
• Delivering/coaching local training programs/systems to support staff development and leadership capability.
• Ensuring HR policies and procedures remain up-to-date and aligned with employment law.
• Collaborating with leadership to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.

About you

The ideal candidate is a well-organised HR professional with strong time management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. They are a confident communicator who builds strong relationships at all levels and provides clear, expert HR advice. Comprehensive knowledge of Jersey employment law is required. Proactive and engaged, they thrive on working closely with teams and management to drive positive change. Comfortable challenging the status quo, they can adapt their approach to suit managers of varying experience levels. With at least three years of HR experience, they have a diligent, safety-conscious mindset and a full driving licence, ensuring flexibility to travel between sites. A true team player, they actively contribute to the wider HR function, attending meetings, training, and supporting business success.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• You are allocated 25 holiday days, this excludes bank & public holidays, which runs from 1 January to 31 December this will be pro rata.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Concessionary offering on our passenger ferry routes
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Access to an award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.