Human Resources Business Partner at Valaris Limited

Job ID: 2035

Job Summary

• The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner is the primary point of contact for all human resources activities for the functions/rigs they support.
• This position provides advice, assistance, and follow-up on company procedures and documentation, and coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
• This position is based in the Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (“ODENL”) joint-venture entity in Nigeria.

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 counseling, 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 counseling, coaching, terminations, and investigations of alleged harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate workplace behavior.
• Facilitates special projects as assigned within client group.
• Request, control de visas process for expat personnel.
• Travels, where permissible, to visit assigned offshore units.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred HR Professional Certification such as SHRM or CIPD or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience or in a similar role.

Skills & Experience:

• 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.