Senior Advisor Employee Relations and Compliance

TechnipFMC plc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor for Employee Relations and Compliance in Houston, TX. This pivotal role involves investigating employee relations concerns and ensuring adherence to labor laws across North America. You will collaborate with legal teams, support compliance initiatives, and contribute to affirmative action planning. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while ensuring you remain engaged with your team. If you are passionate about fostering positive employee relations and have a strong HR background, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR and employee relations experience.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Compliance & Employee Relations initiatives.
• Analyze trends in employee relations investigations.

Skills

HR Compliance

Employee Relations

Microsoft Office Suite

Employment Laws

Confidentiality

Education

Accredited Four-Year Degree

Job description

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Senior Advisor Employee Relations and Compliance

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Employment type: Employee

Place of work: Hybrid

Offshore/Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as diversity, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 20,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Employee Relations & Compliance and is based in Houston, TX. Part of the North America People & Culture team, the Employee Relations & Compliance (ER&C) Advisor supports operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, and Guyana. The ER&C Advisor serves as the primary investigator for employee relations concerns that are reported through our Integrity Helpline and plays an impactful role in ensuring adherence to relevant labor laws and managing positive employee relations.

Job Description

• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the HR Compliance & Employee Relations landscape in North America
• Support the implementation of HR Compliance & Employee Relations initiatives, including training, policy alignment, and issue management.
• Collaborate with the People & Culture and Legal teams on policy revisions and compliance strategies.
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting HR policies, particularly in states like California and Colorado.
• Contribute to Affirmative Action Planning and Drug Testing compliance across all business units.
• Analyze trends in employee relations investigations and HR Audits to propose solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with managers, colleagues, and business unit leaders as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with Legal counsel to develop and submit required regulatory postings such as EEO-1.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are meant for this job if:

• You are authorized to work in the country where the position is located and can interview on-site.
• You can legally work and reside in the country without sponsorship.
• You hold an accredited four-year degree or equivalent in an applicable field and have at least five years of relevant HR and employee relations experience.
• You have a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• You demonstrate discretion with confidential information.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• You have knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national employment, equal opportunity, and employee relations statutes and guidelines.
• You are knowledgeable about key government agencies in HR compliance and employee relations, and can educate internal teams on relevancy and recommendations (e.g., FMLA, ADAAA, OFCCP, DOL, EEOC).

Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional shop or field environment exposure for policy development and internal investigations.

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days on-site in Houston, TX; 2 days remote (optional).

Physical Demands: Frequent sitting, operating a computer; occasional domestic travel up to 25% of the time.

Skills

TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other differences. We celebrate your individuality and encourage your contribution to our culture.

We respect human rights and promote adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles across our value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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