Responsibilities: 

This valuable team member will act as a think-tank for Company’s HR activities and will be expected to demonstrate high adaptability in a fast-paced and diverse work environment with the hands-on experience in the following areas:

Operational

• Develop HR standard operating procedures for Company and affiliated companies, ensure they are applied consistently and compliant with legislative regulations;

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required;

• Recommend and implement alternatives to paper-based systems (timesheets, procedures etc.);

• Mediate employee disputes and investigations and advise managers about HR policies;

• Liaise with Asset HR teams to ensure alignment across the organization;

• Develop and implement departmental budget;

Strategic

• Support VP of HR & L&D in the process of establishing the following HR functions including, but not limited to compensation and benefits, performance and talent management, training and development;

• Analyze trends, metrics, best practices, regulatory changes and new technologies in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions. Apply this knowledge to communicate changes as necessary;

• Use data, metrics and evidence to inform and drive data-driven decision making and change across the organization;

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships and drive culture integration;

Rewards

• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits and provide recommendations to VP of HR and L&D;

• Help establish people data analytics. Interpret and explore business problems using people data; 

Talent & Development

• Understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to talent management;

• Meet key stakeholders to discuss people challenges;

• Experiment with new technologies to analyze and disseminate the data.

Required experience and skills:

• Thorough understanding of HR Operations;

• Excellent command of Azerbaijani and English (Russian is desirable);

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; 

• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations and policies;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills;

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (international certifications such as SHRM-SCP or CIPD are advantage);

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant operational experience in HR (experience in Oil & Gas is advantage);

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruitment, compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management;

• Professional knowledge of Labor Legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Industry: Oil and Gas