Director of HR - Subsea

The Morrow Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the subsea engineering sector is seeking an experienced HR Manager to drive HR strategies and initiatives. The role demands strong leadership skills, hands-on management experience, and the ability to align HR practices with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strategic outlook with demonstrated expertise in talent management, organizational development, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR management experience in engineering/oil & gas.
• Proven leadership with ability to inspire others.
• Hands-on management style with a focus on day-to-day functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and management strategies.
• Provide thought leadership to drive HR strategy for the subsea business unit.

Skills

Talent management

Learning and development

Recruitment

Strategic planning

Coaching

Conflict-resolution

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field

MBA

Job description

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Min. 10 years of progressive business experience in an HR management and leadership position to include the following: talent management, learning and development, recruitment, organizational development, succession planning, and compensation, preferably with a well-known engineering and/or upstream oil and gas firm.

• Bachelor's Degree is required; preferably in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; MBA is strongly preferred.

• Professional Designation is preferred.

• Demonstrated skill with developing long-term strategic plans and leading/participating in short-term operational implementation (ability to be both strategic and tactical).

• Demonstrated expertise with the development, implementation, and facilitation of recruiting or employment branding, training and development, succession, and retention strategies.

• Effective interpersonal, influencing, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Proven leadership with the ability to inspire others to work toward a common goal and reach their potential.

• Hands-on management style that emphasizes direct involvement in day-to-day HR functions.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to deadline.

• Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated initiative; results-oriented.

• Provide thought leadership to create and drive the subsea HR strategy.

• Define and develop strategic insights and recommendations across a range of business-related challenges and opportunities.

• Communicate strategies to senior management via well-structured, fact-based presentation packs/decks.

• Improve existing analytical and strategic capabilities, and mentor analysts to become broader problem solvers and “internal consultants”.

• Provide guidance and thought leadership on business improvement projects.

• Acts as HR business partner for Senior Leadership in Subsea.

• Design and align HR initiatives with business strategy and objectives.

• Contribute to and challenge business plans with understanding of organizational implications.

• Participate in strategic planning for Subsea.

• Create and execute strategic plans to enhance performance through people development programs.

• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and people management strategies for the BU.

• Act as a consultant and facilitator for managers on hiring decisions.

• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of the compensation strategy for the subsea business unit.

• Manage HR staff and performance metrics.

• Identify trends and make recommendations.

• Proactively identify organizational issues and trends, diagnose processes and structures, and recommend improvements.

• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues.