Job Summary
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This position is responsible for undertaking HR operations within the region, including delivery of compliance programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, employee relations and policy implementation.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”
Major Responsibilities:
1. Manage periodic review of HR policies, programs and management instructions, championing & implementing revisions to promote internal equity and/or competitiveness within the industry, whilst maintaining compliance
2. Coordinate the process of setting up in a new country location (country-entity), bringing together the global business units (GBUs), payroll, legal, immigration, tax, finance, and any groups that need to be involved
3. Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region
4. Assess and make recommendations on Client specific requirements and/or initiatives that affect the region
5. Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations
6. Plan and deliver Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) activities, including championing D&I within the region
7. Champion the facilitation of training programs for new or revised policies or programs and evaluate effectiveness of implementation
8. Provide advice, guidance and coaching to regional personnel in employee administration, policy, and employee relations (ER)
9. Manage complex ER investigations, end-to-end, including conducting intake meetings, background research, investigative interviews, report writing, corrective actions and debrief meetings
10. Coach and advise all levels of management through ER matters
11. Partner closely with global cross-functional partners within the ER communities of expertise, Legal, HR, Ethics and Compliance, Security, Industrial/Labor Relations and GBUs
12. Facilitate ER training for managers, supervisors and employee-levels
13. Deliver workforce reduction processes as initiated by Project HR and Project Management
14. Perform other duties as required by the Country HR Manager
Education and Experience Requirements:
15. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources with extensive HR work experience in the UK
Required Knowledge and Skills:
16. Demonstrated experience in multiple HR disciplines including policy or development, employment compliance and project delivery.
17. Experience handling employee investigations
18. Extensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and compliance requirements
19. Demonstrated experience writing both high-level and detailed communications
20. Must be able to work flexible hours for periodic interfaces/meetings with other global offices as required located in US, Australia, India.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
21. Experience handling employee investigations and developing performance improvement plans
22. Advanced knowledge and experience in international HR Areas; immigration/work, expatriate assignments, compensation and relocation.
23. Experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Industry (EPC)
24. Advanced knowledge of employment compliance issues in the UK region
25. Ability to work effectively under pressure, whilst managing changing priorities & deadlines with multiple stakeholders
26. Proven ability to work across HR disciplines to drive business outcomes within the region
27. Intermediate skills in MS office suite producing business-level reports, presentations, and recommendations
Total Rewards/Benefits
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