Regional Head of Human Resources

A world-class company is seeking a Regional Head of Human Resources to provide strategic HR guidance and serve as the main point of contact for HR matters. The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic HR professional with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Working collaboratively, the new leader will drive HR initiatives that support business goals implementing people strategies that position the company as an employer of choice while managing a diverse team of HR Advisors and Managers.

Compensation: Salary + STIP + LTIP

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, Life and AD&D, LTD
• FSA, EAP, Wellness
• 401K + 6% Match

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the HR Business Partner for the Vice President – Operations and Operations Managers and serve as the primary HR point of contact.
• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy. This includes promoting and executing on the annual HR wheel including talent management and succession planning, people performance management, employee engagement surveys, leadership development, organizational design, and other HR strategies.
• Lead and enhance the HR Advisory team’s performance and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with various HR functions including HR Operations, Reward, Organizational Development, Training Compliance, and Learning & Development to ensure we provide the business with consolidated and aligned HR solutions to the business.

Oversee the regional HR Advisory team to:

• Provide expert HR advice and coaching to Operations leaders.
• Overall responsible for the HR activities to ensure a smooth running of operations, including driving annual HR wheel.
• Guide Operations leaders in enhancing employee performance management and succession planning, including the administration of both informal and formal disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, union / collective bargaining agreements, and HR policies protecting both the employees’ rights and the organization’s legal interests.
• Provide emergency management support, including crisis response and communication to affected employee and next of kin.
• Conduct thorough investigations into internal complaints and whistleblower alerts, ensuring confidentiality and effective resolution.
• Manage visa/immigration processes.
• Manage local recruitment for onshore and offshore personnel in adherence with global standards and in collaboration with Recruitment and Offshore HR Partnering.
• Support finance with identifying tax process and ensuring compliance.
• Mobilize rigs to ensure start up in new area of operations.
• Execute ramp up and ramp down plans as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SHRM, HRCI) is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a large, complex organization
• Demonstrated experience as an HR business partner in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of industry-specific labor laws, unions and work councils, and regulatory environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem-solving and collaboration amongst various stakeholder groups
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Experience in HR operations, organizational development, talent management, and change management

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.