Senior HR Officer (International Payroll & HR Operations)

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 

Own international payroll, strengthen HR operations and make a visible impact

Make an impact where operations and strategy meet

Are you an experienced international payroll professional who enjoys combining hands-on delivery with process improvement, data and cross-border people matters? Join our HR team in a senior role where you will coordinate payroll operations across multiple countries, support global mobility and help co-shape stronger, smarter HR services alongside the colleagues leading these areas.

You will combine end-to-end multi-country payroll ownership with a broad HR operations remit. Working closely with our Global Mobility & Employment Tax Advisor, you will contribute expertise and operational support on cross-border employment matters and be capable of taking over coordination and delivery when required. As a senior individual contributor, you will naturally coordinate priorities across countries and providers, bring expertise to the team and act as a trusted adviser to employees, managers and stakeholders.

In this role you will be responsible for:

·        Own payroll delivery: manage accurate and timely end-to-end payroll across multiple countries, from input and validation to reconciliation, approval, corrections and statutory reporting.

·        Safeguard compliance: coordinate country-specific payroll, wage tax, social security and statutory obligations across the international portfolio, working with local providers and advisers to maintain robust controls and documentation.

·        Contribute to and provide back-up for international mobility: work alongside the Global Mobility & Employment Tax Advisor as a senior contributor, providing expertise and hands-on support for policies, governance and cross-border cases. Act as a dependable back-up by taking over agreed coordination and delivery when required, including payroll and HR actions for secondments, A1 declarations and other international employment matters.

·        Deliver dependable HR operations: manage key employee lifecycle activities, maintain accurate data and documentation, and provide practical guidance on payroll and HR questions.

·        Improve how we work: lead payroll and HR projects, analyse data and risks, strengthen reporting, and simplify, standardise or automate processes.

·        Strengthen the team: coordinate day-to-day priorities naturally, share senior expertise, coach colleagues and provide cover during absences and peak periods.

To be successful in the role you will bring: 

·        At least 10 years of relevant senior-level experience across global mobility advisory, employment tax advisory, international payroll and HR operations.

·        Demonstrable end-to-end payroll experience across multiple countries, with a strong understanding of international payroll governance and the ability to coordinate country-specific legislation, providers and practices.

·        Practical exposure to global mobility, international assignments, social security or employment tax coordination.

·        Strong analytical and digital skills; advanced Excel capability and confidence with HR and payroll systems. SAP SuccessFactors experience is an advantage.

·        A pragmatic, hands-on approach, sound judgement and the confidence to advise stakeholders and bring clarity to complex matters.

·        Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional governance & integrity requirements

 Given the senior leadership nature of this position and the potential representation of the Company on boards, steering committees, joint ventures and other governance bodies, the successful candidate must be capable of performing the role in accordance with contractual provisions, applicable laws, corporate governance requirements, the Company's Delegation of Authority and other applicable Company policies.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Be eligible and legally capable, where required by applicable law, of undertaking governance, representation and delegated decision-making responsibilities on behalf of the Company;

2. Disclose any external mandates, directorships, business interests, advisory roles or other activities that may give rise to an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the responsibilities of the role;

3. Comply with the Company's governance, ethics, compliance and conflict of interest requirements as amended from time to time;

4. Promptly disclose any circumstance of which they become aware that may materially affect their ability to perform the governance, fiduciary, compliance or Company representation responsibilities associated with the role; and

5. Undertake any Company representation responsibilities in a manner which does not undermine the reputation of the Company.

Pre-employment verification

Any offer of employment for this position may be made conditional upon the completion of pre-employment verification measures that are relevant, lawful and proportionate to the nature, seniority and responsibilities of the role.

Subject to applicable law, such verification may include identity verification, right-to-work verification, employment and qualification verification, professional reference checks, sanctions screening, conflict of interest assessments and other appropriate background verification measures.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate notice, information, and/or authorisations will be obtained before such checks are undertaken. The transparency principle under the GDPR requires detailed upfront information about the screening. We assume that this will be respected. Please let us know if you require additional information on this point]

Information obtained through any such verification process will be processed on the basis of applicable data protection law, including where relevant to pursue the legitimate interests of the Company, solely for legitimate recruitment, governance, compliance, security, regulatory and risk management purposes, and in accordance with applicable data protection, employment and privacy legislation.

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, 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.