Worker Type:
Employee
Application End Date:
15-06-2026
We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.
We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.
We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.
We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.
We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.
We are not your average workplace.
Ocean Infinity is seeking two HR Business Partners to support distinct but strategically critical parts of the business:
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Marine & Offshore Assets: supporting operational, asset-heavy teams delivering offshore and onshore operations
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Defence & National Security supporting a fast-paced, programme-led environment working with defence and government customers
In both roles, you will hold operational responsibility for driving the people agenda, partnering with leadership to embed a high-performance culture and make commercially focused people decisions that directly support business outcomes.
The roles are focused on strengthening capability, performance and organisational effectiveness—using data, technology and innovative people solutions to optimise delivery and drive sustainable growth.
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Lead workforce planning activity, identifying capability and resource gaps and implementing proactive, commercially viable solutions
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Design and deliver talent strategies (e.g. succession planning, early careers, pipelining) aligned to business demand
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Partner with leaders to improve management capability, identifying gaps and implementing targeted development plans
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Act early and decisively on performance issues, ensuring underperformance is managed appropriately and consistently
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Identify and develop high-performing / high-potential employees through structured development and feedback
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Proactively manage employee relations matters, addressing issues before escalation into formal processes
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Own and evolve the performance management approach, embedding regular, meaningful feedback across the year
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Ensure consistency and compliance with company policies and employment legislation, recommending improvements where required
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Use data and insights to inform decision-making and track progress against key people metrics
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Drive and support ESG initiatives, with a focus on improving diversity and building inclusive teams
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Lead or contribute to projects that enable business transformation and operational delivery
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Support leadership teams with clear, effective communication and cascade of business priorities
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CIPD qualified (Associate level or above)
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Proven HR Business Partner experience in complex, fast-paced environments
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Background or interest in technology, marine/offshore or defence sectors
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
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Commercially minded, able to translate business priorities into practical people solutions
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Confident operating in performance-driven environments with high accountability
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Experience supporting organisational change, growth or transformation
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Strong working knowledge of HR systems (ideally Workday) and comfortable leveraging technology
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Data-driven, with experience producing and interpreting reports (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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Experience working in global or multi-country environments
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Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice
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Experience in a specialist HR area (e.g. Talent, Reward, OD) is beneficial
Salary for this position: Up to £80,000 per annum
Salary: The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.
What you can expect:
At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.
There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.
