HR & Training Director Job at Barrow in Furness Full Time NEW

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‐standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. THE OPPORTUNITY – HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The Head of HR role works closely with, and provides coaching to, managers to build their people capability, plan and manage talent and develop approaches that achieve shared organisational objectives; Duration: 2-year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Day Rate: TBC – For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.

Provide strategic and expert HR advice to business leadership, challenging and questioning as appropriate, acting as employee advocate when required, to get to the root of people and business issues.
Support the organisation with employee relations activities ensuring all actions taken are within policy, best practice and legal guidelines. Ensuring decisions made support the Values, culture and strategic priorities of the business. Lead HR annual programs and initiatives, such as Annual Reward Review, performance reviews, reward or payroll communications, etc.
Coordinate internal and external resourcing, working with service providers and agencies, following an agreed Spirit Energy process and approach.Contract owner for external resourcing contracts.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Provide HR policy guidance and ensures compliance.
Drive a high performing culture by identifying and addressing performance differentiation. This includes supporting the business to drive the performance management cycle, facilitating performance calibration, and proactively addressing underperformance throughout the year by providing day-to-day performance management guidance and support to managers.
Supports discussions and drives action on talent management and succession planning.
Work with the Finance team, supporting the annual and monthly finance processes in SAP including PR/POs and budgeting.
Support audit requirements as appropriate.
HR Technical Knowledge – depth and breadth of experience and understanding of a number of HR disciplines including Reward, Employee Relations, Business Partnering/Relationship Management, HR Operations, Resourcing, Learning & Development.
Maintains knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing risks and ensuring compliance.
Commercial acumen – exhibits an understanding of the organisation’s business model with the acumen and commerciality that enables delivering HR solutions to people challenges.
Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices and trends in HR best practice, across the industry and more broadly within the profession.
Bachelors or Master’s degree, or equivalent, in an appropriate discipline
A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.