JOB DESCRIPTION: LOCAL HR ADVISOR
Location: London, UK
Assignment Type: Temporary Contract

Purpose of the role:
Local HR Advisor is responsible for providing general HR support for the team managing local employees based in the London office.

The main responsibility involves supporting the Learning & Development of local employees by assisting with the delivery of training, personal/technical and career development initiatives in compliance with the client's HR MSG and procedures. In addition, being responsible for assisting the Local HR, Contracts Management & Compliance Manager with our Compliance programs, regulations and methodologies.

Local HR Advisor responsibilities:

Training & Development

• Responsible for the organisation of yearly training and development initiatives - technical, soft skills and language training
• Support the team where required to meet its annual training and development obligations
• Manage the annual training forecast and budget
• Assist with training schedules, invitations, participation lists and the booking of training venues and catering for group training sessions where necessary
• Support the coordination of employee Development Assessment Centres
• Participate in the delivery of L&D Workshops in order to share knowledge, improve work efficacy and promote L&D's contributions to our internal teams
• Input, Track and Report individual and group training initiatives using the internal GetsAdmin online portal
• Track and sign off invoicing relating to training booked
• Follow-up on training feedback with employees
• Follow any functional compliance requirements relating to L&D

Company Compliance

• Provide support to the Local HR, Contracts Management & Compliance Manager with the monitoring of HR compliance activities and any functional compliance requirements.
• Assist with contributing to the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures based on relevant legislation and compliance to our guidelines
• Track any changes and updates of Company policies and procedures

Local HR

• In consultation with the Head of Local People, Compliance & Contracts Management, provide an advisory service to the Head of Functions and employees on HR management and processes
• Provide general assistance in regard to HR processes and procedures where necessary
• Assist with managing employee on-boarding and induction to new staff where necessary
• Provide advice and support to the organisational unit managers, preparation of reports, employment reference checks and offers of employment.
• Build and manage relationships within the HR team and with all relevant stakeholders
• Participate in strategic HR Projects as required by the Head of Local People, Compliance & Contracts Management.
• Show initiative in recommending strategies to enhance staff capabilities and to maintain a desirable work environment

Skills and competencies
Qualifications:

• Relevant University degree (HR preferred).
• Any other HR qualification, such as CIPD or others, would be advantageous

Knowledge and experience:

• HR generalist experience, preferably in a competitive corporate environment
• Experience working within an international organisation

Skills:

• Experience in training and development or HR and compliance Related activity
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to identify and set priority actions, managing a heavy, complex and ever changing workload
• Effectively manage own time and deal competently with a variety of activities and projects
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Problem solving and decision making capability
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to show initiative and assume added responsibilities when appropriate
• Awareness and appreciation of multicultural organisations and work groups
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Familiarity with multiple software and databases and excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint & Word
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• Fluent in English
• Other languages desirable

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.