HR Advisor

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

 

Why this role matters 

Are you energised by variety, change and working across different HR topics?

Do you enjoy supporting managers, driving HR initiatives and finding practical solutions?

We are looking for a HR Advisor who combines strong communication skills, sound HR expertise and a pragmatic business mindset.

You will act as a trusted partner for managers and employees while supporting both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day HR operations.

This is not a role with a fixed job description. As our organisation evolves, your priorities will evolve too.

You will have the opportunity to co-shape your own role and make a meaningful impact across multiple HR domains.

In this role you will: 

HR business partnering

• Support and advise managers and employees on HR-related matters.

• Act as a trusted partner in people, team and organisational challenges.

• Help drive change and foster a positive employee experience.

Talent acquisition

• Manage recruitment processes from vacancy to onboarding.

• Partner with hiring managers to attract and select the right talent.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and candidate experience.

Learning & development

• Coordinate learning initiatives and development programmes.

• Support managers in building talent and strengthening capabilities.

• Help foster a culture of continuous learning.

Performance management

• Support performance and talent management processes.

• Guide managers on goal setting, feedback and employee development.

Employee relations & employment law

• Advise on HR policies, employment legislation and employee relations matters.

• Support managers in handling individual employee cases.

• Monitor legislative changes and translate them into practical HR solutions.

• Ensure HR practices are applied consistently and compliantly.

HR projects & operations

• Support and lead HR projects related to processes, systems and organisational development.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide operational HR support when business priorities require it.

Data & insights

• Use HR data to support decision-making and identify trends.

• Contribute to HR reporting and dashboards.

• Promote a fact-based approach to people decisions.

 

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Law, Psychology, Business or a related field.

• Several years of experience in a broad HR role.

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policies.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.

• A hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable balancing project work with operational responsibilities.

• Analytical, business-minded and driven by facts rather than assumptions.

What you can expect from us: 

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: 

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities 

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection 

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company. 

 

As we build our company, we are driven by:  

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas 

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible 

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. 

 

About JERA Nex bp 

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. 

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.  

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.