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Weatherford Senior HR Business Partner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This role is an integral part of the HR team within the Geozone Human Resources Function. In close collaboration with HR Leadership, Global and Geozone HR Business Partners, and other HR COEs, as an embedded HR partner with assigned business clients, the Senior Human Resources Business Partner works closely with assigned managers and employees to anticipate and support HR-related needs and serves as a consultant to management on HR-related issues.
Maintains an effective level of business literacy about company and business unit financial results, business plans, culture and competition. Responsible for a variety of HR duties as needed to include, but not limited to HR generalist responsibilities, staffing, employee relations, training and development, compensation, performance management, and organizational health/culture.
Roles & Responsibilities
SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company’s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company’s Rules to Live By
Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
QUALITY
Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford’s Management System
Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement
COMMUNICATION
Conducts regular meetings with assigned client groups, providing appropriate HR guidance and collaboration on relevant business and workforce priorities
Analyzes data trends and metrics to assess and/or anticipate business risks and, in partnership with HR COEs, develops and/or deploys recommended solutions, programs and applicable policies
Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external
FINANCIAL
Provides support with the evaluation of compensation and makes appropriate recommendations with clear links to cost control and budget constraints
Collaborates with management and HR COE partners to develop appropriate compensation strategies tied to function, geography and external market factors
PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT
Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention
Supports line management to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, aligning with the Employee Relations Director where appropriate
Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations for assigned cases, always ensuring fairness
Provides day to day performance management advice to line management & employee alike in such areas as but not limited to, coaching, counseling, career development, grievance, and disciplinary actions
Undertakes necessary function training to enhance their skills and experience that supports their personal career development
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
Have minimum 9+ years progressive general HR experience, including a demonstrated career track record across multiple HR business partnership roles
Have experience or demonstrated capability managing people or projects
Solid multi-countries HR experience and exposure preferred, including manufacturing and union negotiation experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
Functions autonomously with minimal guidance from the HR Leadership to independently meet the needs of the organisation
Provides guidance and coaching on HR policies and procedures
Continuously helps to evaluate and update HR related policies, procedures and documentation such as job descriptions
Conducts exit interviews, analyses data and makes recommendation to the line & HR management team for corrective actions and continuous improvement
Supports change management activities and applicable Company / function transformation activities and projects
Negotiates priorities and support requirements with cross-functional teams based on business & resource needs
Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, talent management and succession planning in conjunction with the relevant COE
Leads the implementation of HR projects within their assigned function(s), ensuring alignment with key business strategies.
Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office tools
Experience in Employee Relations, Employment Engagement and Change Management
Confident decision maker and have the ability to challenge managers when required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Team player
PREFERRED
- HR experience within the Oil & Gas sector
Travel Requirement:
This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 10-25%
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