Practical and commercial HR support in Aberdeen

Hunter Adams was born in Aberdeen, and it’s where our story of practical, people-first HR began. 

With years of experience supporting organisations across the North East and beyond, we’re proud to be the trusted HR consultancy partner for Aberdeen’s most ambitious businesses.

From energy and renewables to finance, life sciences, charities, and food and drink, we know the industries that power this region — and we understand the people challenges that come with them. Our Aberdeen HR consultants, recruiters, and interim professionals deliver tailored HR solutions that help your business perform, grow, and thrive in the long term.

Solutions that flex with your needs

Whether you need hands-on HR support, expert consultancy advice, or help recruiting for a specialist HR role, our Aberdeen-based team is here to help. 

We’ll work as an extension of your leadership team, delivering flexible HR services that fit the scale and pace of your organisation.

HR consulting

From HR strategy development to day-to-day HR administration, we provide clear, commercially-focused advice that drives results. Our HR consultants in Aberdeen help you manage performance, create compelling job descriptions, strengthen your HR team, and handle complex HR issues with confidence.

Interim HR support

When you need experienced HR professionals to step in quickly, our interim HR support provides you with flexibility and peace of mind. 

We provide interim HR advisors, HR business partners, and senior leaders who bring years of experience and the ability to hit the ground running. 

Whether it’s maternity cover, organisational change, or a new project, we’ll keep your people operations on track.

HR recruitment & executive search

Hunter Adams Aberdeen has a proven track record in executive recruitment and HR hiring across Scotland. From HR coordinator jobs and HR advisor roles to senior HR director appointments, we connect employers with exceptional talent. As experienced headhunters, we identify HR professionals who bring the right expertise — and fit seamlessly into your culture.

HR outsourcing

Our outsourced HR service gives small and growing businesses access to an entire HR function without the overhead. We handle everything from employee relations to contracts, policies, and performance management — providing practical HR support that you can rely on, both day-to-day and long-term.

Not sure what you need? We’ll figure it out together

HR challenges rarely come neatly packaged. You might be growing quickly and need an HR strategy, or perhaps you’re managing a complex employee issue or trying to attract the right talent. 

Whatever’s happening in your business, we’ll start by listening – then we’ll tailor a plan that fits.

We’ll help you:

Why choose Hunter Adams in Aberdeen?

As our founding location, Aberdeen is at the heart of who we are. 

We’ve supported hundreds of organisations across Aberdeenshire and the North East, from local charities and family-run firms to multinational energy and finance businesses.

We understand the region’s industries, challenges, and culture, which is what makes our approach unique. When you partner with Hunter Adams Aberdeen, you get an experienced HR partner with a proven track record of helping businesses grow through their people.

Our local team combines commercial understanding with a human approach, ensuring your HR solutions are both practical and effective.

Full-spectrum HR services in Aberdeen

Our HR specialists in Aberdeen deliver comprehensive, end-to-end human resources support, including:

Trusted by businesses across Aberdeen and the North East

We’re proud to have built lasting partnerships with organisations across Aberdeen and beyond. Our clients trust us because we combine deep HR expertise with genuine understanding — and we deliver results that make a measurable difference.

“As a busy HR function, we rely on Hunter Adams HR to help us flex our team by providing us with not only interim HR support but also appointing skilled permanent HR specialists to our team to meet our challenges. Having an HR partner like Hunter Adams, run by HR Directors, is so valuable as they know exactly what help we need, understand our industry and strategy and their vast network ensures they can deliver it quickly. Always trusted, always deliver!”
Paula Smith
Vice President, People and Operations UK&KL, Aker Solutions

HR support that fits your business

Whether you’re hiring, restructuring, or simply strengthening your HR function, Hunter Adams Aberdeen provides tailored HR solutions that work in the real world. We’ll help you resolve HR issues, reduce risk, and create a high-performing, engaged workforce.

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Who we typically help in Aberdeen

Energy & renewables, charities, finance, life sciences, and food & drink. As the company’s place of origin, Hunter Adams in Aberdeen has a proven track record delivering HR services that support operational safety, compliance and culture in complex environments.

Aberdeen project highlights

Do these sound like familiar challenges for your business? Contact us if you’d like to brainstorm what’s happening in your business.

Roles & functions we place in Aberdeen (Examples)

HR Coordinator • HR Advisor • HR Business Partner (HRBP) • HR Manager • Head of People • HR Director • Part-Time HR Roles • Fractional HR Leadership

These are indicative of the HR jobs we regularly support across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, from entry-level coordination roles to senior HR leadership positions. 

We also help organisations design, develop and scale their HR teams as they grow, ensuring they have the right people and expertise in place for long-term success.

Frequently asked questions

Do you support contractor-heavy workforces?

Yes. Many of our Aberdeen clients operate in industries where contractors and rotating workforces are essential, from energy and renewables to engineering and food production. We create clear, compliant HR processes and provide practical manager training to help you manage contractors effectively. Our pragmatic approach to employee relations helps you maintain consistency, reduce risk, and keep operations running smoothly.

Absolutely. We understand that engagement looks different in different working environments. Our consultants design realistic, hands-on engagement initiatives that fit the rhythm of your operations — whether that’s toolbox talks, supervisor training, or pulse surveys that actually get completed. We’ll help you build engagement from the ground up, so every employee feels connected, valued and part of your wider culture.

Yes. We regularly run Learning & Development workshops for leadership teams focused on alignment, accountability, and communication. These sessions help senior teams get clear on their people priorities, strengthen collaboration, and lead with consistency. Whether you’re navigating change, shaping your culture, or developing new managers, our workshops give your leaders the tools and confidence to get the best from their teams.