Sr. Advisor, Human Resources
As a strategic partner, the Sr. HR Advisor will serve as a consultant to management on Human Resource related issues to assess and anticipate HR-related needs.
The successful incumbent will possess a track record and experience in the following areas : talent management, succession planning, leadership coaching and development, change management, organization design / restructure, strategic planning, culture transformation, retention, and engagement.
Business acumen, strategic thinking, enterprise thinking, ability to influence and work in a dynamic and fast paced environment are all key skills needed in this role.
The Sr. HR Advisor acts as a first point of contact for employees and managers for assigned customer groups and provides advisory support on a vast scope of matters.
Roles & Responsibilities
- collaborative partnerships with managers to support business objectives as they relate to people impact, compliance and organizational values.
- a working knowledge of the overall business in addition to the products / services of assigned customer groups.
- people initiatives and supports leaders to ensure an optimum environment is created to drive the achievement of business objectives while growing TPC’s value’s based culture.
- Successfully lead HR activities within business lines, teaming with business leaders and employees across all functions, including compensation, talent acquisition, benefits, training and development, employee relations, succession planning, policy interpretation, investigations, compliance, performance management, and other HR areas.
- Operates with the highest degree of integrity and maintains the confidentiality critical to protecting our employees and our business.
- Ensures that applicable HR policies are compliant, up to date through the lens of diversity and inclusion, maintained, and appropriate for achievement of business needs.
- new policies and programs are developed to address the need as appropriate with careful consideration given to the fit within the Company culture;
including effectively communicated and actioned to achieve the desired outcomes.
- onboarding and orientation activities for the organization.
- Leads and administers all leaves processes for the company.
- Supports immigration processes including, but not limited to H-1B, TN, PERM, priority worker petitions, and other employer-sponsored petitions and applications.
- Investigates workplace concerns to include unfair treatment, policy violations, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Serve as an impartial resource to resolve workplace conflicts. Provide recommendations and feedback to management to ensure appropriate and consistent action is taken where necessary, including recommendations on policy or other changes to address root causes as appropriate.
- Serves as the project lead for some Human Resources or Business Line projects as needed. Develops and executes communication strategies to constantly share information about the business, HR programs and offerings, and other relevant information.
- Responds timely and accurately to inquiries from employees and Leaders regarding matters involving employment practices, policies, employment laws and HR compliance.
- Provides expert Employee Relations advice and guidance to management on day-to-day ER issues. Maintains accurate and timely investigation records.
- with workforce planning and management of headcount to maximize resources and manage costs.
- managers in describing new roles, identifying appropriate job level for new roles, and works with recruiting and managers to ensure open positions are filled.
- day to day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions).
- interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and company policies and procedures.
- engages with employees to stay abreast of work environment trends.
- own expertise, voice of customer, and industry trends to recommends opportunities for improving employee engagement and talent retention.
- effectively with HR Shared Services teams (e.g., Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, etc.) to ensure customer groups receive the necessary services, support and communications from these centralized HR functions.
- as a change agent for company initiatives and programs.
- the organization's core values and behavioral expectations through modeling, communication, and coaching.
Qualifications
- least 8 years of relevant human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- degree in Human Resources, Business or related field.
- working knowledge of HR management methods and tools
- communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
- problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- to work well in a team environment.
- knowledge of applicable labor laws and regulations.
- to balance multiple and sometimes competing priorities within tight timelines.
- ability to analyze complex issues and determine the best solution or course of action to meet client needs.
- chemical, oil and gas industry experience a plus.