Regional HR / Employee Relations Specialist

As an Employee Relations Professional at Bechtel, you will deliver advice, guidance and coaching on employee relations processes. You will perform workplace investigations, performance management consulting, and coordinate corrective actions. Your role will be essential in creating and maintaining a positive workplace by fostering communication and conflict resolution.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership"

Major Responsibilities:

• Works with more senior Employee Relations team members to deliver advice, guidance, and coaching on country-level employee relations (ER) processes


• Assists in preparation of materials for ER case reviews, disciplinary actions, and performance management


• Implements changes to ER policies, procedures, and strategies through monitoring relevant legislative changes within the region


• Promotes and supports referrals to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Facilitates training programs for new or revised ER policies or programs


• Advises on Adverse Action and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, including affirmative action plans and involuntary/voluntary assessments within the region


• Participates in the reduction in force processes as initiated by Function and/or Regional Management


• Manage periodic review of HR policies, programs and management instructions, championing & implementing revisions to promote internal equity and/or competitiveness within the industry, whilst maintaining compliance


• Coordinate the process of setting up in a new country location (country-entity), bringing together the global business units (GBUs), payroll, legal, immigration, tax, finance, and any groups that need to be involved


• Deliver advice, guidance and coaching of country level work visa requirements, work visa options, compliance and related HR/payroll work processes whilst ensuring compliance is maintained within the region


• Assess and make recommendations on Client specific requirements and/or initiatives that affect the region


• Provide support to project HR staff, as required, ensuring consistency and compliance of regional HR activities including onboarding, managing assignments, redeployment, and separations


• Plan and deliver Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) activities, including championing D&I within the region


• Champion the facilitation of training programs for new or revised policies or programs and evaluate effectiveness of implementation


• Provide advice, guidance and coaching to regional personnel in employee administration, policy, and employee relations (ER), For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
  
  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources with CIPD with extensive HR work experience in the UK, Demonstrated experience in multiple HR disciplines including policy or development, employment compliance and project delivery.


• Minimum 3-years work experience handling employee investigations


• Extensive knowledge of UK employment legislation and compliance requirements


• Demonstrated experience writing both high-level and detailed communications


• Must be able to work flexible hours for periodic interfaces/meetings with other global offices as required located in US, Australia, India.


Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience handling employee investigations and developing performance improvement plans


• Advanced knowledge and experience in international HR Areas; immigration/work, expatriate assignments, compensation and relocation.


• Experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Industry (EPC)


• Advanced knowledge of employment compliance issues in the UK region


• Ability to work effectively under pressure, whilst managing changing priorities & deadlines with multiple stakeholders


• Proven ability to work across HR disciplines to drive business outcomes within the region


• Intermediate skills in MS office suite producing business-level reports, presentations, and recommendations
  
  Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.


Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report., As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.