Senior HR Advisor

Join us as we work to unlock the value of offshore wind! JERA Nex bp is a new joint venture between JERA, Japan’s largest power generation company, and bp, one of the world’s leading energy companies. Established to unlock the potential of offshore wind across the globe, our talented team, exciting pipeline and solid capital commitment give us the potential to become one of the world’s most successful offshore wind companies. 

We entered the market with a portfolio of operational and development assets, alongside the resources, capabilities and resilience to deliver offshore wind energy at scale. 

Why this role matters 

The Senior HR Advisor is a key role in our HR team and will play a part in building a first-class HR function that supports our people and our business and contributes to the success of Jera Nex BP.  This is an exciting opportunity to effect change in an evolving organisation. Help us as we create the DNA of Jera Nex bp!

We offer a 6-12months fixed term contract.

In this role you will: 

·       Advise and coach leaders and line managers, providing expert advice and coaching on HR policies and processes, and driving a culture of high performance and engagement 

·       Deputise for HR Business Partners providing cover across the team and giving strategic support to senior leaders as required

·       Manage complex case work including disciplinary, grievance, and sickness, flexible working and exits

·       Support the HR Operations team with employee life cycle administration and the formulation and development of HR policies and contracts to ensure alignment with employment legislation and best practices

·       Lead and support HR projects which focus on integration and evolving the HR function across L&D, performance, talent and engagement

·       Provide data insights through reporting and analysis to inform business decision making

·       Lead and support BAU processes such as the annual performance and reward cycle

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

·       Experience of working in fast paced agile environments, be a self-starter and enjoy operating with autonomy

·       Ideas, enthusiasm, a passion for people and be a champion for employee experience

·       Deep HR Generalist skillset including management of flexible working, maternity leave, complex case work, ER and exits

·       Proven ability to develop and lead project work and pragmatic approach to problem solving

·       Willingness to roll your sleeves up and support the team with HR administration during busy periods

·       Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders

·       Experience of working in a global company with European HR knowledge as desirable

What you can expect from us: 

Working at JERA Nex bp means being part of a global leader in offshore wind, where innovation, collaboration, and sustainability drive everything we do. You’ll enjoy: 

• A collaborative and inclusive work culture, with space for team-building and social activities 

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home, with regular in-person connection 

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a fast-growing international company. 

As we build our company, we are driven by:  

Care for each other and our world – we leave egos at the door, are inclusive, collaborative and open to new ideas 

A spirit of ingenuity - we are pioneers and innovators making the impossible possible 

A commitment to unlocking value from offshore wind – we aim to make offshore wind sustainable, affordable and accessible to the countries & communities we serve. 

About JERA Nex bp 

JERA Nex bp is a purpose-built offshore wind company committed to unlocking the power of offshore wind by developing high-quality, competitive projects. 

A 50:50 joint venture between JERA Co. and bp, JERA Nex bp is an end-to-end developer, owner and operator with more than fifteen years of experience in operating offshore wind projects.  

Headquartered in London, with offices across Europe, Asia, US and Australia, JERA Nex bp has a portfolio of operational and development projects across nine countries, and draws on a rich heritage of pioneering offshore wind in Asia Pacific and the North Sea.