Human Resources Manager (Project Site)

Job Overview:Supports the Project and craft and salaried workforce throughout the employment lifecycle. Has a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, talent management, compensation and benefits, and operations.This role partners closely with Project Leadership to align HR strategy with project objectives, ensuring effective workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and talent management. The role is accountable to the Country HR Lead based in the Home Office HR location relevant to the project designation. Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. Essential Qualifications and Education:Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not essential.A minimum of ten (10) years experience in a similar or Senior HR Generalist role.8-10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in oil & gas, LNG, EPC, or large-scale construction site based position.A detailed understanding of HR principles and practices and their practical application.Experience with HR Systems, e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to build good relationships.Hands on decision maker who is solution driven.Experience of building strong site-based teams.Ability to handle challenging situations with calm authority.Capability to apply discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality.#LI-CA1#LI-DNIKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Work within defined parameters can make decisions and apply concepts to issues of high complexity and resolve issues through immediate actionProvide timely and accurate advice and guidance on general HR inquiries related to policies and processes and other general HR matters, including employee relations, benefits, talent development, and payrollServe as the primary HR leader on-site, advising Project Director and leadership team on all people-related mattersManage recruitment activities in line with business requirements and in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team primarily on craft workers but also with Home Office HR for the assignment and hire of salaried level project team membersManage the offer process by ensuring offer letters and employment contracts are issued per Company policy, local laws, and regulationsManage the onboarding and off-boarding processes, which include conducting orientation sessions, exit interviews, and system updatesDevelop, maintain and execute workforce plans based on project schedules as agreed with project leadershipManage talent management processes, including annual initiatives such as talent review, succession planning, and goals settingManage compensation processes such as salary reviews and promotions, including annual initiatives such as merit reviewManage employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actionsLead disciplinary processes and provide coaching to managers on employee management practicesDrive performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planningSupport leadership capability development and training initiativesFoster a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environmentDevelop/define and Implement employee engagement initiatives aligned with company values in line with project needs and with project leadership teamCollaborate with Project Management Project Controls, Construction, HSE, and Finance teams including proactive participation in site meetings to support successful project completionPartner with HR COEs on global initiativesResponsible for maintenance of or oversight of HR and other systems as requiredResponsible for generating monthly and ad hoc HR reports by compiling, transforming, and visualizing dataMake recommendations for process improvements and innovations to drive efficiencies and ensure implementation is effected in a timely mannerDevelop, maintain, and approve procedural documentation to accurately reflect business processes and ensure these are maintained in the event of changes to real time processes or requirementsEnsure appropriate communications plans are developed and rolled out suitable for site location to ensure full understanding of company processes, procedures and values are understood by all workersRecruit, develop and manage a team of HR GeneralistsPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedPromotes and enforces consistency on the project in how the HR team applies itself in its day to day activities to make the service provision predictable and of a high standard of compliance and with balanced judgementOwn and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and proceduresEnsure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and procedures.Ensure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teamsProvide transparent reporting to Country HR Lead and to seek guidance when needed to ensure delays in project delivery are avoidedFull timePosting Date: 2026-07-09