Job Description:

The People Relations Senior Advisor is a key partner in managing employee and industrial relations across their designated areas. As the subject matter expert, the advisor leads the implementation of the local people relations plan, ensuring alignment with global principles and local compliance requirements.

The role supports the promotion of labour rights and works to identify and mitigate emerging risks. It provides expert guidance to P&C and business leaders on ER/IR matters and ensures the consistent application of policies, practices, and systems. The advisor also monitors internal and external environments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, helping to shape a constructive and compliant people relations climate.

Formal education requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Legal, Psychology or Human Resources, or relevant field.

Skills:

Effectively partners with business and P&C teams to apply people relations expertise that drives meaningful business outcomes through:

Employee & Industrial Relations Expertise
Deep understanding of the business and population supported, ER/IR frameworks, legislation, and dispute resolution, with the ability to apply this knowledge pragmatically in complex situations.

Strategic Business Partnering
Ability to align people relations strategies with business goals, influence stakeholders, and deliver value through effective collaboration.

Change & Risk Management
Skilled in navigating organizational change, managing labour risks, and supporting continuous improvement in matrixed organisations with dynamic environments.

Communication & Influence
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust across all levels of the organization.

Resilience & Adaptability
Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, adapting to shifting priorities and emerging challenges with agility.

Ethical & Inclusive Partnering
Promotes psychological safety, labour rights, and inclusive practices, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Language
Proficiency in English AND the language of the employing country.

Experience:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated expertise in employee and industrial relations, change management, and organisational design.
• Strong working knowledge of local labour laws, industrial instruments, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing complex ER/IR matters, including collective bargaining, consultation, dispute resolution, and tribunal representation (as applicable).
• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives and policy development.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and ethical leadership incl. mentoring, effectively managing conflict, influencing stakeholders, and adapting to change with resilience and good judgment.

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.