HR Graduate

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role: 

• As an aspiring HR professional, you will contribute to building inclusive, high-performing workplace by supporting Harbour’s strategic people initiatives and fostering employee engagement.
  
• This role will include learning and applying HR principles to real-world challenges, to grow into a trusted partner who champions talent development, organisational culture, and continuous improvement.
  
• You will gain hands-on experience across key HR functions, such as Talent & Culture, Global Reward and HR Business Partnering, collaborating with key stakeholders and teams within and out with HR to develop the skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on both employee experience and business outcomes.

Critical Responsibilities: 

Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

The graduate programme is a two-year scheme where you will be required to rotate through various HR specialisms supporting in various activities specialised to each area.  Your will be expected to:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES procedures.
  
• Support with recruitment and onboarding which will include guiding Managers through the recruitment process, screening CVs, supporting the interview process, reviewing paperwork and supporting the onboarding process.
  
• Provide HR reporting & analytics, procure, assimilate and analyse key HR data, to providing business insights. Manage confidentiality, integrity and accuracy of any data within your responsibility.
  
• Working with the Talent & Culture team support the development of internal learning and development materials to address skills gaps.  Champion the talent and performance processes.  Working with engagement practitioners support culture and wellbeing initiatives to strengthen Harbour’s culture. 
• Strengthen experience of employee relations.  Support with employees queries and escalating issues.  Support with investigations and grievance and disciplinary processes where applicable. 

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Relevant Experience: Some knowledge of HR activities or a placement in a HR department is preferred but not essential.  

• Academic Qualifications: Degree in relevant field or relevant experience; further education or certifications in HR preferred.
  
• Strong Emotional Intelligence: Strong self-awareness, empathy and the ability to understand and manage interpersonal dynamics.
  
• Problem solving mindset: Analytical thinking and a proactive approach to resolving HR challenges.  Ability to interrogate qualitative and quantitative date to inform continuous improvement.
  
• Adaptability: comfortable with ambiguity and change, especially in fast-paced environments.
  
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships across HR and the business
  
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Trustworthiness in handling sensitive employee information
  
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with and influencing stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.  
  
• Influencing and negotiation: Persuasive skills to advocate for HR initiatives and mediate conflicts.
  
• Project Management Skills: Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to design, implement, and manage effective HR programmes.  

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Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.