Senior HR Business Partner

Valaris•Aberdeen, WA

About The Position

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Keeps abreast of changes in the business and proactively counsels client groups on potential impacts on the workplace and the workforce. Primary point of contact with HR for management and employees within designated client group. Acts as an HR consultant and advises clients on various employee issues such as employee counselling, performance management, personnel movement, and exit interviews. Works towards standardization of processes and practices in all areas of HR delivery. Facilitates the client’s talent management processes (performance management, succession planning, career development planning) such that the client is provided with prepared, qualified internal candidates and provides employees with career growth opportunities. Liaises with compensation, recruiting, global mobility, and payroll departments to assist clients with various personnel needs and movements. Supports delivery and execution of workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment efforts. Ensures accurate Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records within client group by actively coordinating HR data management activities. Maintains compliance within client group with all applicable regulations concerning employment. Establishes HR visibility and fosters a positive employee-relations environment within the client group via field visits and client leadership team participation. Resolves and/or responds to employee issues as capable or brokers service from appropriate HR resource for resolution. Assists client management with employee counselling, coaching, terminations, and investigations of alleged harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate workplace behaviour. Facilitates special projects as assigned within client group. Travels, where permissible, to visit assigned offshore units. Participates in HR On-Call Support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
CIPD Qualified
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience or in a similar role.
Experience operating in a matrixed environment
Strong knowledge of government regulations related to Human Resources issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Working knowledge of expatriate assignment issues.
Demonstrated experience with employee health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare schemes and related initiatives
Strong project management capability, with the ability to prioritise, plan and deliver multiple initiatives concurrently
Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
High level of discretion and professionalism with ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and produce clear, well-structured presentations.

Responsibilities

Keeps abreast of changes in the business and proactively counsels client groups on potential impacts on the workplace and the workforce.
Acts as an HR consultant and advises clients on various employee issues such as employee counselling, performance management, personnel movement, and exit interviews.
Works towards standardization of processes and practices in all areas of HR delivery.
Facilitates the client’s talent management processes (performance management, succession planning, career development planning) such that the client is provided with prepared, qualified internal candidates and provides employees with career growth opportunities.
Liaises with compensation, recruiting, global mobility, and payroll departments to assist clients with various personnel needs and movements.
Supports delivery and execution of workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment efforts.
Ensures accurate Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records within client group by actively coordinating HR data management activities.
Maintains compliance within client group with all applicable regulations concerning employment.
Establishes HR visibility and fosters a positive employee-relations environment within the client group via field visits and client leadership team participation.
Resolves and/or responds to employee issues as capable or brokers service from appropriate HR resource for resolution.
Assists client management with employee counselling, coaching, terminations, and investigations of alleged harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate workplace behaviour.
Facilitates special projects as assigned within client group.
Travels, where permissible, to visit assigned offshore units.
Participates in HR On-Call Support
Primary point of contact with HR for management and employees within designated client group.