Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished HR Manager to lead and manage all human resources functions within a dynamic project environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement integrated HR strategies, plans, and controls for project operations in alignment with project goals and stakeholder requirements;
* Coordinate HR project needs globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, training requirements, and local content policies;
* Act as the single point of accountability for HR performance delivery at the project level, directly interacting with the Project Manager;
* Design, issue, and maintain the Project Human Resources / Industrial Relations Plan;
* Ensure effective communication and information flow between Project Functions and HR representatives;
* Support the PMT in defining personnel needs and managing recruitment, mobilization, and related HR activities;
* Promote adherence to company HR procedures, policies, and documentation standards;
* Assist in salary reviews, incentive schemes, and define project-specific bonus structures in coordination with corporate HR;
* Drive local content development initiatives in collaboration with the Company/Branch HR Manager;
* Ensure effective and efficient management of personnel logistics and general services for both onshore and offshore operations, including crew changes;
* Conduct cost-benefit (make-or-buy) analyses and collaborate with the Supply Chain Function to procure HR-related services as per project requirements;
* Manage the full procurement cycle for HR services, including defining scopes of work, evaluating bids, and overseeing service delivery;
* Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective HR service delivery;
* Support contract compliance with clients regarding HR obligations;
* Assist in developing the project organization structure;
* Oversee local/seconded personnel scheduling, payroll, training, and all HR administrative activities in compliance with legal and contractual obligations;
* Monitor and control HR-related project costs; identify and drive cost-saving initiatives;
* Maintain positive industrial relations by liaising with unions and industry confederations, ensuring alignment with company guidelines;
* Coordinate closely with Security, Occupational Health, and ICT teams to ensure a safe and supportive working environment;
* Promote a culture of Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, and Sustainability in line with company values and best practices;
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field;
* Minimum 10 years of experience in HR operations within large-scale project environments, preferably in energy, construction, or industrial sectors;
* Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex HR operations in international and multicultural settings. Strong knowledge of labor law, industrial relations, and local compliance requirements;
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset;
About Us
We are a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. We support our clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies, and processes geared for environmental sustainability.