The role supports a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, and HR reporting. The position partners with managers and supervisors to provide practical HR guidance, delivers clear advice to employees on policies, contracts, and regulations, and ensures compliance with international, national, and local employment legislation.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary HR resource for both managers and employees on a variety of employee relations matters, such as performance management, disciplinary actions, grievances, absences, and investigations, supporting both onshore and offshore populations.
* Advise and support managers on resourcing strategy, recruitment, and workforce planning, making sure these align with company policy and relevant employment legislation.
* Coordinate recruitment from end to end—including agency engagement, role profiling, interviews, pre-employment checks, offers, and onboarding.
* Lead and support complex employee relations cases, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent, legally compliant, and mitigate business risk.
* Provide up-to-date guidance on employment law and procedures to managers, supporting effective decision-making and fostering positive employee relations.
* Oversee operational HR processes on both offshore and onshore fronts, including manning reports, medical certifications, and rig up/down activities.
* Maintain high standards of HR data integrity and reporting through HR systems such as Oracle Fusion, delivering accurate KPIs and management information.
* Contribute to the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, procedures, and people initiatives—including talent management, succession planning, relocation, and tender support as needed.
* Participate in the HR on-call rota and provide coverage for the HR Manager when necessary.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (or related discipline?)
* Proven HR Generalist experience, ideally within Oil & Gas or a similar operational environment.
* Knowledge of UK employment practices; experience with Denmark, Netherlands, and Norway operations is advantageous.
Skills
* Working knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations processes.
* Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and confidentiality
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Experience with HR systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).