Human Resources Generalist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Overview:
To form effective working partnerships within the business and the Human Resources Department. Ensure that managers and employees are aware of the policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively and make sound judgement on issues to find workable solutions. To support business requirements in a full range of Business Partnering responsibilities including recruitment, retention, training and development, well-being, employee relations. To participate in the continual improvement of the services provided by the Human Resource Department in an evolving function and organization.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Building positive relationships with business to enable understanding of the operational challenges and support needed.
- To ensure that managers and staff are aware of policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively.
- Work collaboratively with internal clients, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits across the subsea business line.
- Producing offer letters, contracts and manage the end to end employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit.
- Management of staff transferring from overseas ensuring a seamless new starter set up including managing visa sponsorship process.
- Produce and submit/oversee monthly payroll sheet and liaise with HRSS Global and payroll team.
- Management of the sickness absence data and right to work checks, and other vital compliance activities, such as supporting audits.
- Supporting all business as usual HR processes including talent review, performance management process, annual salary review, people development and succession planning.
- Manage or assist in delivering local and global HR initiatives and projects.
- Supporting in ER case work such as absence management, disciplinaries, grievances and consultation processes.
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelorβs degree in business, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
- CIPD Qualification is preferable
- Good all round experience gained at HR/Senior HR Advisor or Junior HR Business Partner level.
- Resourcing experience β interviewing and providing guidance to those hiring
- Redundancy processes, grievance, disciplinary, consultations.
- HR Systems.
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures.
- Solution driven ability to work with managers/teams. Willing to βown the problemβ and find creative solutions.
- Ability to interpret situations, present solutions and understand impacts of decisions taken
- Strong organizational and co-ordination skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good time-management skills and ability to be self-motivated.
- High attention to integrity, ethics, and sensitivity, particularly regarding confidential information.
- Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
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 solutionsβfrom the wellhead to the storage tankβto 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 β we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct
- One Team β we are one company, where everyone is equally important
- Go Beyond β we seek courageous and creative solutions
- Well-Being β we promote all forms of well-being
- Commitment β we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Human Resources Generalist roles across McDermott's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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