EXPRO NORGE are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources team based in Stavanger.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Provides HR support to managers and employees within area of responsibility ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures. Area of responsibility may include multiple locations within a defined geographic area or for multiple product lines and/or business units irrespective of geographic location.

 Key Activities and Accountabilities

• Provide guidance and advice to managers on the interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and relevant employment legislation. Give advice to employees on terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures. Act as a focal point for HR issues and questions on all employee relations questions.
• Coordinate recruitment and selection in area of responsibility in line with Company standards and promoting the employer brand. Provide assistance and guidance to managers on attraction, selection and onboarding of candidates within any legislative requirements.
• Ensure the HRIS system is maintained accurately, and all relevant workflows comply with the Company approval requirements. Process HRIS workflows in a timely manner independently with a good understanding of providing reports to managers as required / appropriate.
• Create and issue employment documentation including agreements, contracts, and handbooks prior to issue to ensure accuracy. Ensure all documents remain current and in line with local requirements. Ensure required work permits, visas or other immigration documentation is in place.
• Provide guidance on the performance management process (EDP) and assist in developing individual development plans for employees who are included in the EDP process.
• Advise managers on employee relations issues such as discipline, grievance, performance, redundancy, severance and capability.
• Be a local champion for social, wellbeing and environmental initiatives to ensure that the culture of the Company is enhanced and maintained.
• Provide advice to managers to ensure salaries and benefits are in line with competitive practice and cost containment. Ensure reward is linked to business success and drives business performance. Participate in salary / benefit surveys. Coordinate the annual salary review and annual incentive scheme processes in conjunction with Group HR.
• Meets with managers and employees as required to communicate key HR information. Where necessary, schedules visits to locations in the area of responsibility. Liaises with internal and external bodies as required to solicit and share information.
• May be required to supervise others including managing workload, mentoring, and coaching.
• Support the management team in liaising with Union Representatives on a regular basis and as required during annual negotiation periods.
• May be required to assist with HR support in emergency situations via participation in an on-call rota.

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• Degree or Professional qualification (alternatively skills acquired through experience in HR roles)
• Extensive previous experience within HR environment and confidently capable of working in a standalone HR role.
• Proficient in Microsoft packages.
• Good oral and written command of Norwegian
• Good oral and written command of English