(Global Petroleum Gas) HR Strategy Lead

• Evaluate and realign HR strategic priorities in the light of changes in the internal and external environment. In conjunction with HR Departments and HR Business Partners, conduct an interim review of current HR Strategy effectiveness and priorities, and identify next steps in HR Strategy evolution to increase value to the business.
  
• Working with consultants, review the HR operating model to reflect changes in corporate structure and governance associated with the transition to segment reporting. The review needs to identify the desired level of centralization/decentralization and the nature and range of services to be delivered by the Corporate HR.
  
• Oversee the selection process and ongoing management of a third-party vendor to deliver specialist HR assessments, professional qualifications and short courses on technical topics.
  
• Collaborate with the HR Planning and Performance Management Team, HR Business Partners and others to continue to strengthen the scorecard of key HR metrics in order to measure HR effectiveness.
  
• Work with HR s Organization Consulting Department and HR Business Partners to strengthen HR organization structures across the enterprise. Support implementation through the provision of candidate assessment and selection tools,and development plans to transition those performing HR work into new roles.
  
• Identifies key issues related to emerging client and business needs in a complex global operating environment.
  
• Articulates a compelling business case for positions which influence a broad range of stakeholders. Excellent written, spoken and presentation skills (PowerPoint and other) are essential.
  
• Cultivates a network of people across a broad range of disciplines and functions within the organization.
  
• Translates functional strategies into plans and objectives that are aligned and integrated. Prioritizes activities to ensure that important milestones and deliverables are achieved.
  
• Recognizes that not all decisions may be logical, rational, and/or data driven; comfort with occasional opaqueness in relation to decision rationale.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology or Business/Management; advanced degree(s) preferred.
  
• At least 15 years progressive Human Resources experience.
  
• A proven successful track record of performing similar roles within large, complex, international and multi-cultural organizations; ideally with exposure to the Middle East.
  

Benefits