Project Human Resource Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in London is seeking an HR Professional to support two London-area projects. You will answer and resolve inquiries on HR policies, coordinate process improvements, and drive employee engagement to improve operational efficiency.

Initial assignments include on-site work in Covent Garden with a 3 days in person / 2 days work from home schedule. You will collaborate with staff to ensure policy alignment, monitor industry trends, and implement staffing, onboarding, and visa

Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor's degree required (or international equivalent).
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience with UK employment law understanding.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements project HR activities, staffing, engagement, training, development, and visa management.
• Models and reinforces Bechtel's culture and values on the project.
• Prepares offers and manages onboarding for staffing needs.
• Manages onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Identifies training and development opportunities.
• Provides guidance on policy interpretation and UK labour law.
• Handles sensitive employee relations and supports investigations.
• Analyzes HR data and recommends improvements for compliance and workforce planning.

Skills

UK employment law

HR best practices

Organization skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Under pressure / multitasking

Background checks

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Project Overview:

While the Bechtel Projects you support may change over time, you will initially be supporting two projects in the London area. We are expecting near term award of these contracts.

Job Summary:

As an HR Professional, you will interact with Bechtel staff to answer and resolve inquiries on HR policies, ensure alignment and effectiveness of activities, compare with industry trends, and recommend and coordinate process improvements. You will coordinate employee engagement initiatives and drive operational efficiency to achieve desired results.

3 days of in person attendance is required / 2 days WFH. Office is located in Covent Garden.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements assigned project HR activities and programs; executes staffing initiatives, employee engagement, training and development, and visa management
• Models and instills the culture and organizational values within project.
• Prepares offers, and manages onboarding for staffing needs on project
• Independently manages onboarding and offboarding processes
• Aids in identifying training and development opportunities
• Provides guidance on policy interpretation and labor law
• Handles sensitive employee relations concerns and supports investigations
• Analyzes HR data and recommends adjustments to improve compliance or workforce planning

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a relevant bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and ideally you will have more than 5 yrs of relevant experience .

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong understanding of UK employment law
• An interest in and understanding of best practice and innovation in Human Resources
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug and security screenings
• May be required to obtain site access or a UK security clearance