HR Advisor

ROLE SUMMARY:

The HR Advisor is a key member of Human Resources team in the Africa Region and a focal point for human resources support (onshore and offshore) to assigned rigs in Angola. The role requires a person with the ability to proactively and professionally provide operational support and strategic consultation to key stake holders in alignment with corporate HR directives.

HR Operations

• Be a dedicated HR Advisor supporting and liaising people management;
• Responsible for the End-to-End Employee life cycle process, including recruitment, appraisal & performance management, employee engagement, learning & development and succession planning following company regulations and local employment laws;
• Partner with rig management team by providing proactive solutions to ensure proper manning and crew onboarding;
• Communicate and Collaborate with Global and Regional HR teams;
• Responsible for processing and providing support on employees’ visa/work permit application, medical examination, client requirements, expenses claims, etc;
• Coordinate and manage agencies ensuring crew team have the required support;
• Oversee and ensure processing of employee assignment changes;
• Ensure maintenance of personal data, proper personnel and registration of all relevant information into the HR database;
• Keep focus on cost control and report on Headcount deviation from budget;
• Employee data management systems: Oracle, Cornerstone, SkillsVX, etc;
• Contribute in internal projects working cross functionally in a matrix fast paced organization;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recruiting

• Engage in full cycle recruitment i.e. sourcing, screening, interviewing, etc. for vacant positions;
• Partner with local agencies and corporate recruiting team to source candidates;
• Coordinate hiring process and provide guidance to get qualified candidates;
• Ensure that the employment documents are processed, distributed and registered according to requirements.

Training

• Coordinate with HRSSC Training team & Safety Training Officer to organize training and ensure that all personnel have the valid certificates for their respective position/role;
• Works with operator/client to ensure personnel/training requirements are met;
• Follow-up on training compliance matrix to meet compliance standard.

Performance & Talent management

• Partner with rig leadership to address individual and team performance;
• Identify top/lower performers and recommend career planning as appropriate;
• Monitor and analyse Employee Engagement Survey on assigned Rigs;
• Support on People Committees.

AUTHORITY:​

• Operate within Seadrill’s Key principles for business conduct;
• For level of authority see Seadrill’s Delegation of Authority Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/ certification: Diploma in Human Resources/ Business Administration or equivalent;
• Fluency and strong communication in both Portuguese and English language is required;
• Experience collaborating with multiple geographic locations;
• 3 plus years of HR experience, with preference experience within Drilling companies, and global oil & gas industry;
• General knowledge of HR process, such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, disciplinary process, succession planning, HRIS, training & development, etc.

SKILLS:

• Excellent inter-personal, communication and influencing skills;
• Ability to multi task;
• Resourceful;
• Good networking and stakeholder management;
• A proven problem-solver, tenacious about reaching a solution;
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented mindset;
• Excellent time management and prioritizing skills, with an appropriate sense of urgency;
• Supportive team-oriented approach, with a can-do, positive attitude;
• Able to identify and implement improvement initiatives;
• Proactive and driven, can effectively anticipate future challenges and identify options for dealing with them;
• High level of integrity and accountability

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Good knowledge of Employment Law, legislation & trends in the Angolan region;
• Culturally sensitive and internationally aware, including awareness of relevant legal frameworks (Employment Laws).