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Worley · 2 days ago

Employee Relations (People Manager) - Nights

Cameron, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Worley is a global professional services company specializing in energy, chemicals, and resources. The People Manager, Employee Relations plays a critical role in fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion, providing strategic HR consultation to project leadership, and supporting employee engagement and well-being.

ChemicalEnergyMineralMiningOil and GasPrecious Metals

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted HR business partner to project management, providing guidance on employee relations, workforce strategy, and organizational development to support project success and business sustainability

Lead and manage project-based employee relations matters with integrity and empathy, applying best-practice solutions that balance business needs with employee advocacy

Coach and advise project leaders on talent management, performance improvement, employee engagement, and cultural alignment with Worley’s ambition to be a global leader in sustainability solutions

Support workforce planning and deployment activities by collaborating with recruitment, compensation, and learning functions to ensure project staffing aligns with business objectives

Identify and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with cross-functional HR partners, and providing practical, people-centered solutions

Partner with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to company policies, labor regulations, and ethical standards, maintaining Worley’s reputation as a straight-talking partner for sustainable transformation

Develop commercial acumen to understand the project’s operational drivers and their intersection with people strategy, contributing to both business performance and employee satisfaction

Lead and support HR initiatives at the project level, including diversity and inclusion, leadership development, talent engagement, and organizational change management

Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements, leveraging HR systems and data-driven insights to enhance service delivery and project outcomes

Contribute to a culture of innovation and resilience by managing ambiguity, embracing change, and modeling flexible and solution-oriented behaviors

Qualification

Employee RelationsHuman ResourcesLeadershipEmployment LawHR Systems ProficiencyCross-functional TeamworkChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCollaborationContinuous Learning

Required

A university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience gained through progressive HR roles within complex project environments

Extensive experience in employee relations, preferably in the energy, chemicals, or resources sectors, or within other global project-based organizations

Demonstrated ability to provide empathetic, business-aligned HR guidance in dynamic and challenging environments, with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions

Deep understanding of employment law, regulatory compliance, and ethical employment practices, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical, real-world project settings

Strong leadership capabilities, with the confidence to coach, influence, and support project managers and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization

Advanced communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex information through proposals, reports, and presentations to diverse stakeholder groups

Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities

Proven success in managing through change, supporting both business transformation and individual transitions with sensitivity and professionalism

Proficiency with HR systems, tools, and data management processes, and the ability to use technology to streamline HR operations and enhance decision-making

Commitment to personal growth, continuous learning, and contributing to a workplace culture aligned with Worley's purpose: delivering a more sustainable world