Employee Relations Advisor/Senior Advisor

Entity: People, Culture & Communications (PC&C)
Job Family Group: HR Group

About bp & PC&C

At bp, our people are our most valuable asset. The People, Culture & Communications (PC&C) function is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. As part of an integrated energy company, PC&C is undergoing a major transformation to become more competitive, responsive, and customer-focused.

We are investing in key locations such as India, Hungary, Malaysia, and Brazil—offering exciting opportunities to shape a fast-moving PC&C function, establish teams, and drive continuous improvement.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about people, this is the place for you!

About the Role

The Employee Relations Advisor/Senior Advisor provides People & Culture (P&C) support to Line Managers, focusing on:

• Employee Relations (ER) advice
• ER case management
• Complex ER policy guidance
• Support for investigations
• A broad spectrum of reactive employee relations processes and procedures

As part of the Operations & Advisory (O&A) team, this role is crucial in delivering HR services and solutions globally, ensuring policy compliance, process efficiency, and an excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver reliable, compliant, and secure P&C Employee Relations guidance and processes.
• Provide consultation and advice to business leaders on:
  • Employee Relations (ER) case management
  • Country-specific grievances, disciplinaries, underperformance cases
  • Complex ER case handling & investigations
• Develop an understanding of country/regional employment laws impacting ER activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for Line Managers on ER queries.
• Advise Line Managers on company policies and processes.
• Provide coaching and challenge to Line Managers regarding ER practices (e.g., disciplinary actions, grievances, performance improvement plans).
• Manage ER queries that cannot be solved at tier 0, ensuring escalation only when necessary.
• Ensure correct processes are followed and coach managers on effective ER practices.
• Handle employee issues using Salesforce as the primary case management tool.
• Meet agreed service requirements and SLAs.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Work with country-specific People Relations advisors to escalate and manage complex ER cases.

Qualifications & Experience Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• 3-5 years of relevant HR experience with a focus on Employee Relations.
• Strong knowledge of HR solutions and Employee Relations best practices.
• Experience with Employee Relations casework and HR policies.
• Familiarity with labor legislation and regulations.
• Proficient in:
  • CRM systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Reporting & Analytics tools

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Legal & regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Organizational knowledge
• Analytical thinking
• Agility core principles
• Resilience & teamwork
• Coaching & leadership
• Customer-centric mindset

Why Join Us?

At bp, we offer an excellent work environment with benefits including:

• An inclusive culture that values diversity
• A great work-life balance
• Tremendous learning & development opportunities to grow your career
• Life and health insurance
• Flexible working options (Hybrid: Office/Remote)
• A modern office environment with collaboration spaces

Additional Details

• Travel Requirement: No travel expected
• Relocation Assistance: Not available
• Remote Type: Hybrid (Office/Remote)

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at bp. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us.

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