Head of HR

3 weeks ago


Lowestoft, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time

**About the Role**:
**Head of HR - Energy Division**

**Permanent, Full-time**

**Flexible (Aberdeen would be ideal, but other locations can be considered. Presence in Aberdeen offices as well as other Energy locations will be required)**

**About Us**

James Fisher operates in specialised segments of the energy, marine and defence markets where a strong track record of safety, integrity, innovation and operating responsibly is valued by our customers.

Our highly skilled personnel, entrepreneurial culture and unparalleled experience enables us to anticipate change and deliver innovation, operational excellence and specialist engineering to the global markets we serve.

**Energy Division**

James Fisher and Sons promotes energy mix growth by providing an array of services to the oil and gas sector and introducing innovative solutions to the expanding renewables sector.

The evolving energy mix and transition to a carbon neutral economy is creating unparalleled opportunities. Our well-established and fast-developing services support the growth of renewable energy and we continue to provide environmentally responsible products and services, with high standards of safety and quality, that support our oil and gas customers.

We are well positioned in these fast-emerging sectors, where James Fisher can combine its traditional oil and gas-oriented subsea capabilities with newer, renewable-energy specific solutions, such as the installation, monitoring and management of high voltage cabling in offshore wind, and the provision of bubble curtains that protect sea life from the noise impact of pile-driving during the construction of offshore wind farms.

**About the Role**

As a member of the Company's HR Senior Leadership Team and the Energy Divisional Leadership Team, the Head of HR will provide expert HR leadership, advice, and support to the Divisional Leadership Team, collaborating closely with the Head of Energy. Serving as the primary interface for all people-related matters within the Division, both in the UK and globally, this role is pivotal in shaping and implementing the HR strategy, KPIs, and goals. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive significant impact in a dynamic environment.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Develop & implement HR strategies that align with the company’s and division’s objectives, with particular focus on growth through strategic people planning.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to provide strategic HR insights and updates. Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure the HR strategy is effectively aligned to business needs.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and communication of legally compliant employment policies
- Develop and oversee robust employee development programs designed to enhance professional growth: including training, mentorship, and succession planning.
- Using extensive skills, knowledge and commercial business acumen to make an impact in key areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement, talent analytics and management.
- Identify critical workforce gaps within the Division; develop plans for critical workforce and skills needs, and align them with long-term business plans, strategic drivers and initiatives.
- Provide professional leadership, support and development to HR staff, to increase knowledge, share best practices and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met.
- Develop and execute a plan for diversity, equality, and inclusion that aligns with company values, business strategy and commitments.
- Regularly coach, mentor and support senior and high potential colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs, develop and maintain effective relationships and encourage retention.
- Work as an integral member and contributor to the Company Senior HR Leadership team.
- Set Division HR framework and metrics to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division working with the Chief HR Officer.
- Work in partnership with the Chief HR Officer and business leaders to cultivate workplace culture that prioritises employee well-being and adheres to ethical practices.
- Support the annual performance cycle of people activity within the division.
- Ensure that the Division complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety).
- Ensure Employee Relations are managed effectively and compliantly for the Division.
- Coordinate and liaise with divisional and group heads of HR and Reward to share best practices and evolve consistent governance and implementation of policy and practice

**About you**
- You have extensive experience at a senior level with a proven track record in core HR competencies, along with an understanding of the associated risks. You excel in developing and nurturing relationships across departments and thrive in complex g


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