HR Business Partner PDC - Williston, ND

Brief Description

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner serves as the primary contact for general HR related issues and questions while providing support and guidance to the regional employees and the operations leadership team in an assigned area. They will ensure compliance with our policies and procedures and contribute to the broader HR organization strategies, initiatives and overall business objectives. This role requires a strong HR generalist background with the ability to build strong relationships with employees, other HR professionals and stakeholders at all levels.

Details

• Manage all employee relations issues and work closely with management and employees to build effective working relationships, improve retention and strengthen morale
• Provides day to day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues
• Counsels and advises on disciplinary action
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and compliance related to employees, and partner with legal department as needed/required
• Provides HR Policy guidance and interpretation, while assisting in driving improvements to HR policies, practices and processes
• Prepare various reports as require and analyze/interpret data, trends and metrics in partnership with broader HR teams to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Assist in processing transfers, promotions, and demotions
• Work with Learning and Development to identify and deliver training needs for the business
• Serve on the audit teams with area management for rig audits

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to work effectively with all levels of leadership, hourly employees and peers
• Strong investigative, analytical, critical thinking skills and solid understanding of HR processes, practices, and legal and regulatory legislation
• Excellent communication skills which include the ability to speak, write and listen in a manner that clarifies issues, promotes closure and delivers information in a clear and concise manner and facilitates good decision-making
• Ability to prepare and present HR initiatives and training programs to management and employees
• High level of energy needed for a fast-paced environment where multiple initiatives are happening simultaneously
• Participate in the interview, hiring and onboarding process in a high volume, fast paced environment while making employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel and Word and the ability to run reports and do analysis
• Ability to safely navigate drilling rig work sites with occasional walking, climbing, standing, stepping, etc. during normal rig operating conditions (day/night, outdoor hot/cold weather) including proper use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• 3 years of Human Resources generalist experience
• Experience in employee investigations and employee relations
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field of study
• PHR or SHRM-CP