Job Description:
Role synopsis:
The Line Manager Advisory Team Leader provides business-facing consultation and advice to individual line managers. They facilitate resolution of everyday queries and coaching to drive engagement, pre-empting and resolving line manager inquiries on policy and informal ER cases.
- Deliver reliable, compliant, secure P&C operations in support of the business.
- Coach line managers to ensure that diversity and inclusion are foundational to the P&C people plan and supported throughout all people management activities.
- Lead and coach a team of co-located Line Manager Advisors and act as a span-breaker for the LMA Manager.
Role accountabilities:
- Deliver reliable, compliant, secure P&C operations in support of the business.
- Provide business-facing consultation advice to business leaders, facilitate resolution of queries, and coach to drive engagement, pre-empting and resolving employee relations (ER) cases, ensuring diversity and inclusion are core to the P&C people plan and all management activities.
- Understand the business population supported.
- Leverage data insights relevant to the supported business.
- Identify efficiencies and opportunities for alignment across P&C teams by connecting best practices.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex queries requiring further guidance.
- Coach and guide LM advisors to enhance service quality, foster productivity and collaboration, and provide timely feedback.
Key tasks:
- Serve as the first contact for Line Managers regarding people management queries.
- Advise on policies and processes specific to the group or entity.
- Challenge and coach Line Managers on cyclical policy activities, recognizing business differentiation.
- Handle the majority of queries across P&C activities, referring managers back to tier 0 when appropriate, and act as a gatekeeper for tier 2/3 services.
- Ensure correct process channels are followed, promoting self-service where possible.
- Prioritize guidance through tickets using Salesforce, acting as a point of contact until resolution.
- Review and amend transactions across the P&C technology landscape to ensure data accuracy.
- Adhere to service level agreements (SLAs).
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.
- Maintain knowledge of policies, standards, and processes.
- Stay informed on business context, people strategy, and relevant location-specific considerations like labor relations and works councils.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Over 5 years of relevant P&C experience.
- Broad and deep knowledge across HR areas; capable of providing advice and coaching.
- Experience in Employee Relations case-work.
- Proven ability in talent management, ER, and effective business partnership.
- Knowledge of labor legislation and HR solutions.
- Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office, and Reporting & Analytics tools.
- Experience with organizational change and working in matrix organizations.
Additional Information:
- bp offers a culture of respect, diversity, and achievement, with opportunities for social engagement, learning, and benefits including health insurance and medical care.
- We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and non-discrimination.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 10% travel expected.
Relocation Assistance:
Not available for this role.
Remote Type:
Hybrid of office and remote work.
Skills & Disclaimer:
We value diversity and provide accommodations for accessibility needs during the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon compliance with local policies, including background checks and health screenings.