AqualisBraemar LOC Group Hiring for Human Resources Manager at London Full Time

Do you want to act as a sparring partner and consultant for our people managers and employees in Europe? Do you have a solid HR toolbox, and would you like to bring your HR experience into play?

ABL Group, headquartered in London, is a leading independent global energy and marine consultancy working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition.

We are looking for a dedicated HR professional to join us as HR Manager (Europe) and a key player in our future success by partnering with management and acting as a trusted advisor as we are targeting growth.

The role

Reporting to the Managing Director of Europe and Africa, you will run the day-to-day HR activities and oversee all HR-related administrative duties within the ABL London office and the European Region. You will be working with employees and managers from all organisational levels and interacting with all company functions to provide excellent customer service to all colleagues and to support the company’s directors in nurturing a high-performance and positive culture.

As HR Manager, you will be required to focus on using best business practices to improve efficiency, thus reducing operating costs whilst increasing productivity.

HR administration of full employee life-cycle; to include onboarding, employment agreements, induction, annual leave, sick leave, and benefits. To include overseeing the upkeep of Organograms, Skills Matrix, and Job Descriptions

Maintain HR data – ensuring headcount is up to date and accurate, including personnel files

Conduct appropriate audits to ensure HR data integrity across the region

Report Census Data as required to appropriate bodies

Maintain Office procedures/Staff Handbooks for the region – ensuring implementation and adherence

Managing contract documentation for any changes in terms, salaries, bonuses, etc.

Assist with TUPE Transfers between entities if required

Assist with the administration and management of full subcontractor files ensuring necessary documents are maintained and in date

Management of Payroll – London entities, including OWC, Germany, and Denmark

Management of UK Benefit Schemes, Pension Schemes, and Pension Governance

Management of UK Mobile Phones & Building Passes

Assistance with Recruitment & Selection Processes and Interviews if required

Coordinate the annual appraisal process for the region

Provide support to managers for all HR matters such as disciplinary-/grievances, misconduct, and absences, and provide staff welfare support and manage all employee relations issues

Keeping up to date on Visa requirements and applying for visa renewals

Provide advice to employees on HR-related queries (benefits, policies and procedures, etc.)

Participate in the implementation of specific (HR/ payroll) projects, procedures, and guidelines

The role is based in London, and the incumbent has the right to work and reside in the UK. It is a hybrid role, but some flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel and work within a variety of time zones will be required.

Qualifications and experience required

We are looking for an independent self-starter with great attention to detail and the ability to make decisions and at the same time be part of a team. Your proactive approach inspires trust, and it is natural for you to establish relations with leaders ad employees. You are collaborative by nature and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In addition, you will have:

CIPD Certification in HR Management or master’s degree or equivalent

At least 10 years of relevant HR working experience

A good understanding of and experience in delivering HR life cycle processes

Solid working knowledge of country/state employment law

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software

Excellent command of the English language (spoken/written)

Ability to organize and prioritize work and deliver a high standard to tight deadlines

Evidence of tact and discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive matters

Knowledge of Visa requirements and Insurance is desirable but not essential

Knowledge of oil & gas – desirable but not essential

Knowledge of IR35, GDPR, and TUPE is desirable

Why work for us

We seek to transition and navigate our clients towards a more sustainable future. We empower our people – and we celebrate the diverse and inclusive work culture. We cherish the differences, and we value the power of different backgrounds, experiences, and talent because it makes us stronger.

Together we will make the world a better place.

Contact and application

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Heidi Lund-Nielsen, Group Talent Acquisition Manager, at [email protected]

Join us – make a difference and apply via the form below. Remember to attach your application and CV.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. The deadline for application is July 17th, 2022.

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Who we are

ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime and oil and gas sectors, offering our clients the deepest pool of world-class expertise across marine, engineering and adjusting disciplines from more than 300 locations worldwide.

Headquartered in London, the ABL Group has offices in all major marine and offshore energy hubs worldwide. We have 63 offices in 39 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

The ABL Group is a publicly listed company on the Oslo Børs (Aqua).