Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Join our team and advance your career as People & Culture Advisor (HR Advisor)!

The office is located in Bucharest in the city center (Piata Unirii).

In this role you will:

• Deliver People & Culture calendar activities such as performance and pay review and the bi-annual talent review process. Support performance management.
• Analyse business metrics and data to provide insights.
• Support Balkans P&C Lead and P&C Business Partners in delivery of business/function people plans and projects.
• Support the delivery of the EMEA people agenda, coordination the activities with Castrol P&C Senior Manager.
• Work closely with other HR functions to ensure the coordinated delivery of high-quality support to the business.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with local Employee Representatives and run the information meetings in addition to the Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) negotiation meetings along with the Head of Country.
• Payroll administration: Prepare the monthly timesheet and all the additional data (regular & occasional benefits) needed by the payroll service provider
• Administrate personal files and labour contracts of the employees as well as perform the Local Data Privacy (LPC) role for the country.
• Support in benefit administration and address benefit related questions locally.
• Maintain P&C and Health & Safety related country policies as well as legal requirements related to people / office safety.
• Provide coaching and advice to line management which is aligned with the broader people plan and priorities.
• Advise managers in making changes to their organisation or sensitive people decisions/activities.
• Stay up to date with the external legal context and assess internal 'weak signals' to resolve or pre-empt Employee Relations/ Internal Relations issues and support managers to handle such cases.
• Manage individual severance / consultation processes and support P&C BP in preparing large scale transformation programmes.
• Deliver HR advisory support to facilitate resolution of everyday queries of employees.
• Support HR crisis and continuity management activity as required locally.
• Support implementation of talent management plans.
• Attract, select, and retain the right people from the internal and external market, representing our employer brand in a compelling way.
• Ensure an inclusive and diverse workplace which reflects the communities in which we operate.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree (Business Administration / Human Resources / Psychology);
• 5+ years of experience as HR Generalist, Business Partner or any other related roles, ideally combined with Payroll administration experience
• Solid knowledge of the Romanian Employment Law
• Up-to-date on changes in connection with local labour regulations
• Fluency in English and in Romanian
• Flexibility to be in the office (in Bucharest) 3 days per week
• Experience with Workday is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and to look beyond own team to consider the bigger picture and/or perspective of others
• Numeracy & analytical thinking - able to quickly and effectively analyse data to provide insights
• Able to manage less complex ER/IR cases responsibly
• Solution-focused attitude
• Ability to build and maintain relations with key business and HR partners
• Customer focus

At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• You will be part of the Balkan People & Culture team and also have a wider exposure on Castrol business within the region
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Additional days off
• 13th salary
• Medical insurance package
• Lunch tickets
• Possibility to buy company shares
• Hybrid working (60%-40% principle)

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Benefits Administration, Communication, Employee and Labor Relations, HR Employee Relations, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Administration, Human Resources Policies, Labor and Employment Law, Payroll Administration, Proactive Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.