Role Summary Provides HR leadership and guidance to the western hemisphere management team to ensure delivery of strategic HR objectives relative to Recruitment and Retention, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Competency compliance, and Labor Negotiations for the Hemisphere. Responsibilities HR Leadership Partner with business leaders to understand their goals and jointly develop plans in accordance with company strategy. Provide to the business leaders and HR Teams HR guidance, support and direction on legal, and contractual requirements in accordance with local requirements. Lead and engage in management strategies and be recognised by the hemisphere management team as the HR Lead. Lead and direct HR Staff within the hemisphere and provide functional support to Corporate HR on projects and Global Procedure compliance. Manage and report as required to the business HR KPI compliance as set by the Company. Liaise with corporate HR department on recruitment, employee compensation and benefits, and employee development matters as required. Coordinate and engage within the wider HR function and contribute to the discussion to the regular HR meetings and calls. Work with Legal, Corporate Compliance and other functions to review and maintain company policy governing employees and contractors. Coordinate and report on regular contractual tender review requests for future work with Marketing. Recruitment, Retention and Work Force Planning Manage the process of hiring and placement of personnel for drilling rigs and offices within the hemisphere Manage the workforce planning and associated talent management and staffing strategies across the operating locations within the hemisphere. Establish recruiting strategies that maintain recruitment performance, process and accountability, and lead the attraction strategies for key positions which align with company objectives. Ensures client and contractual manning is met for each unit. Prepare manpower plans/forecast and annual budgets for the hemisphere as required. Manage accuracy and timely completion of workforce planning activities within the hemisphere. Drive and manage nationalisation targets within the hemisphere as set by the Company. Employee Relations and Performance Management Coordinate timely submission of performance appraisals and ongoing performance management within the hemisphere Manage, guide, and support disciplinary matters in accordance with due process and compliance of procedure. Ensures compliance with local employment laws, local and company-wide human resource policies and procedures and provides leadership in hemisphere HR problem resolution. Act as the hemisphere lead in identifying improvement opportunities and employee development requirements. Participates, coordinates, and engages in local labour negotiations and provides resolution management to the business leaders Training and Competency Compliance Manage and drive training and competency compliance for all in accordance the set company KPI’s. Ensures local, regulatory and contractual compliance to ensure competent workforce. General HR Ensure adherence to the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures by reporting and assisting in investigating potential violations and advising management on consistently maintaining the highest ethical standards and minimising exposure to liability or risk to the company’s reputation. Ensure all HR administration for the hemisphere is in accordance with procedure and due process is followed. Attend human resources conferences and seminars as scheduled. Assist with creating or revising human resources procedures. Travel to other company offices and provide support as required Other Duties as assigned by Management Qualifications and Experience Fluent in English Fluent in the language spoken for the geographical area of responsibility is desirable Experience in all aspects of international human resource management including the geographical area of responsibility. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Experience working with geographically dispersed and multi-cultural teams. Proficient in Microsoft Suite Applications. Previous experience in a similar role in the energy service industry