Human Resources Business Partner

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Job description

Job Overview:

Human Resources Generalist position (strategic thinking, results-oriented team player) to become an integral member of the North, Central, South America (NCSA) HR team in Houston.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Collaborating with and providing guidance and direction to management and employees on issues, activities, policies, programs and processes
• Hands-on facilitating, coordinating or handling all aspects of new hires, transfers, off-cycle proposals, performance management, onboarding, terminations, etc. in accordance with policies, procedures and practices
• Independent and collaborative projects such as developing/implementing trainings, procedures, practices, identifying employment or attrition trends, retention efforts, etc. based on the needs of the HR team, NCSA Management or Corporate Management
• Handling full employee life cycle activities
• Conducting or assisting with orientations, temporary housing arrangements, behavioral/performance investigations and counselings, and employee engagement events

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Possess entry-level to intermediate generalist and specialized knowledge in HR-related subjects including employment law, employee relations, compliance, and training
• Be comfortable with assignments that are routine to complex in nature.
• Have a dynamic personality and strong leadership skills
• Have excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Be proficient in MS Office applications and other common office/HR related software products; HCM, SAP, Kronos, PeopleSoft and Taleo preferred
• Have effective and positive verbal and written communication skills
• Be a confident self-starter who can handle multitasking, complex situations, and conflicting priorities - must be proactive and responsive
• Work well in a very fast-paced team environment to support a common goal as well as work independently with minimal direction - recent experience in a team environment preferred
• Be able to maintain high work production with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Be a quick learner who is flexible and focused
• Maintain appropriate discretion when working with confidential information
• Possess a professional demeanor and be business savvy with proven ability to interface with all levels of diverse employee base and executive management
• Very minimal travel, but could require an occasional overnight trip for trainings or visiting other office or project sites as requested
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Organizational Development preferred.
• Entry-level to three (3) years of progressive Human Resources experience in a professional, large corporate environment.
• Experience in the EPC industry strongly preferred

Company Overview and Core Values:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions-from the wellhead to the storage tank-to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Integrity - we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
• One Team - we are one company, where everyone is equally important
• Go Beyond - we seek courageous and creative solutions
• Well-Being - we promote all forms of well-being
• Commitment - we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions

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