HR Business Partner

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Description

Become part of our team

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated HR Business Partner to join our dynamic HR team in Houston.

Reporting to the HR VP, the successful candidate for this role will be responsible for providing HR operations support to across various business lines. You will be one of the key contacts for employees and a strong partner for the managers with US and Canada based employees. 

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations Support:

• Advise managers, and employees on all employment topics, such as payroll, leave, absences, and contracts.

• Ensure compliance of contracts and policies with local regulations.

• Support with updating and ensuring accuracy of all HR Systems, such as Workday

• Provide pragmatic solutions with regards to employee relations and/or conflicts at work coordinating legal support where required.

HR Strategic and Recruitment Support:

• Support in the rollout of the specific HR Strategies for each Business Line

• Support in the local implementation and facilitation of the group HR Cycles & processes:

  • Objectives Settings and Performance Management, providing guidance for professional growth.

  • Mobility, Expatriations, and Immigration (including contracts, visa, relocation process, etc.)

  • People Review and Talent Management to identify training needs and implement targeted development actions.

  • Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and Onboarding cycles: collaborating with managers to identify staffing needs and supporting recruitment processes including building relationships with universities, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding.

  • Execution of the Salary Review cycle and Bonus distribution process

  • Employee Engagement: analyzing internal survey results and feedback to drive improvements in HR programs

  • Coordinating Diversity & Inclusion initiatives related initiatives to increase employee awareness and engagement.

• Participate in Ad Hoc projects to support Corporate, Regional or Local initiatives.

The role may require occasional travel to facilitate networking and relationship building with Viridien stakeholders and HR team.

Key Knowledge & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Law, Sociology, Psychology or a related area required

• Master’s degree in Business, HR, Law, Sociology, Psychology, or a related area preferred

• 5+ years Human Resources experience  

• Experience with Workday

• Data driven, with proven analytical skills, including evaluation and visualization to build improvement and corrective action plans supporting the business performance

• Outstanding service & customer focus, able to identify and understand the needs of the stakeholders, and can provide prompt advice and support

• Proactive, flexible and collaborative attitude  

• Proven strong written and verbal communication skills, written and verbal

• Capacity to build a remote network working with global and culturally diverse teams

• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation, learn quickly and work autonomously

• Strong work ethic

Perks and Benefits

• Fast paced promotions and career progression

• 3 weeks’ vacation to recharge, 3 personal days and 8 sick days for you to use when you need it the most

• A hybrid and flexible work schedule

• Relaxed dress code policy 

• Excellent 401k match program (we’ll match your 5% contribution up to 7%!)

• Parental leave program – Viridien offers eligible moms and dads paid time off to bond with their new child

• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits available and so much more

• Viridien wants our employees to be the best versions of ourselves. We offer a Wellness Program as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Center

WHY WORK AT VIRIDIEN?

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