Hr Business Partner

HR Business Partner
12 Months contract
Mon – Thu 08:30am–5:00pm and Fri 08:30am – 3:45pm (45 mins lunch)
Aberdeen
As HR Business Partner you will work in partnership with the businesses to provide specialist support for key internal clients across multiple sites. You will be part of our client's Corporate team which is based in Aberdeen. Your knowledge of HR Business Partnering together with your ability to develop effective working relationships, influence and coach managers will act as a strong foundation in this role to be able to deliver best practice and share responsibility for the goals and target delivery. You will be required to be commercially aware, politically savvy with the ability to identify interventions from financial data. With the support of our clients Centres of Excellence you will identify and prepare plans for key/high potential employees, rotating best talent across different functions in the business. As HR Business Partner you will equip key stakeholders with appropriate tools and knowledge to effectively manage their people in line with their people plans e.g. performance management, absence management, career management and provide project management support and HR expertise to the business with specific related projects. By providing both transformational advice and transactional support you will improve cost and efficiency, clarify accountabilities, and empower delivery of great customer service.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all employee relations cases, ensuring quality assurance, and risks are mitigated and carry out hearings
Use professional insight to identify people related opportunities, priorities, and potential risks with managers
Influence and challenge management to ensure solutions are applied in line with NOV policies and procedures
Support the HR Country Manager with development, implementation of KPIs/Business Plan ensuring alignment and delivery of consistent communication
Support the HR Country Manager with development of the People Strategy; action appropriate deliverables within the agreed timeframe
In conjunction with Management interpret the metrics and adapt the plan to address the issues/corrective actions
Proactively work in partnership with management in conjunction with TA to ensure that the business is professionally resourced; numbers, quality, competencies, to achieve current and future business objectives (Headcount forecast)
Partner with middle management to identify potential business risks and support the HR Country Manager with developments/implementation of risk mitigation plans e.g. operations meetings
Train, coach, and guide management in the development of working practices, working environment and culture e.g. redundancy
Work in collaboration with the COEs across the business
Implement and manage the HR initiatives within the agreed timeframe
Assist management in effectively identifying and developing talent; succession
In conjunction with OD alignment of HR and business interventions with Company Values put into practice agreed plan eliminating risks (change management)
Actively support a culture of continuous improvement within the HR team; Promote feedback mechanisms for employees and managers to influence the continuous improvement of HR services and processes
Network internally and externally with HR, Education, and Awarding Bodies
Travel in the UK as and when required
Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Strategic
Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information (Functional/Technical Learning)
Able to understand the business needs and drivers and align with the strategic initiative (Business Acumen)
Capable of keeping abreast of an evolving portfolio of products, services, and systems (Technical learning)
Anticipates the impact of change and rises to the challenge, with the ability to accept risk and uncertainty (Dealing with ambiguity)
Operating
Adept at exercising good judgement (sometimes with incomplete information) whilst being constrained by tight deadlines (Timely Decision Making)
Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing)
Be quick to identify critical information and respond appropriately (Priority Setting)
Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time Management)
Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs (Process management)
Energy
Will be energised by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Action Oriented)
Organisational
Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing (Written Communications & Presentation Skills)
Aspiring and keen to advance within the organisation (Career Ambition)
Is cognizant of organisational culture and politics, and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective (Organisational agility)
Personal and Interpersonal
A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer Focus)
Ability to work and relate effectively with both executives and operators on the floor to drive a teamwork mentality and communicate goals and progress towards them (Interpersonal Savvy)
A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Understanding Others)
Committed to self–improvement and development through the role in order to achieve career goals (Self Development)
Firm and diplomatic when negotiating (Negotiating)
Essential Qualities
Qualifications:
Degree Business related subject
CIPD Qualified
Experience:
You will have experience of running and managing employee relations processes and have a strong UK employment law background
You will have experience in a multi–location work environment
Excellent understanding of HR Policy & Practice and current employment legislation
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem–solving, and a strong written and spoken communication style.
Working as part of a team and standalone
Proven ability to consistently deliver within a fast moving and highly pressurised environment
Analyses data to demonstrated intuitive thinking to make the right commercial decisions
Skills, training, or special knowledge
Good communication skills; written and oral
Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Desirable Qualities:
Chartered Member (CIPD)
Working in a matrix organisational structure
Oil & Gas/Services experience
Understanding of the business and how it works and how HR adds value to the bottom line
Skills, training, or special knowledge
Good communication skills; written and oral
Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
Quality Assurance
Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.
Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.
Training
Participate in training where required.
Health, Safety and Environment
Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training, and instruction.
To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative