Shire Veteran Jobs

Title:

Project HR Manager – Angola

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Project HR Manager to report directly to the Global Sonangol HR Manager to support and provide clear and consistent HR advice to the Sonangol project personnel and key stakeholders. We are looking for a candidate with proven expertise in all aspects of HR including recruitment, immigration, tax, employer relations, and compliance.

*This role will be located in Luanda and Lobito, Angola *

Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder Management

• Support the Sonangol Project and the Global Sonangol HR Manager, acting as point of contact and the HR subject matter expert for those HR related queries arising from project resources and management, specific to Angola.

• Collaborate with HR stakeholders to provide prompt resolution of issues and proactive responses

• Monitor project progress and evaluate impact to project HR deliverables; suggest options to mitigate risk and potential delays

• Help interpret business needs, develop, and implement innovative solutions and evaluate their effectiveness to meet stakeholder expectations

• Policies & Processes

• Support, maintain, and prioritize project HR action plan, in collaboration with internal and external resources supporting project execution while maintaining compliance with both local regulations and KBR policies and processes

• Provide support and advice in identifying and benchmarking opportunities for changes to procedures, process optimization or vendors to improve program effectiveness

• As needed, assist in developing HR procedures, processes, and program frameworks for Angola that align seamlessly with KBR global values and project business needs

• Compliance

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance in all relevant areas such as immigration, labor law, social security, and taxes

• Advocate adherence to KBR Global Mobility procedure and processes among stakeholders

• Financials

• Collaborate with the Global Sonangol HR Manager to ensure support of project budget

• Vendor Management

• Coordinate relationships with 3rd party supplier partners to ensure exceptional service levels to our employees and appropriate support for our business needs ensuring compliance and alignment with KBR global values

Experience & Skills:

• Strong project management skills

• Proficient in managing complex HR activities with multiple stakeholders and vendors

• Proven ability with cross-cultural communication, facilitating effective collaboration across organizational levels

• Operate seamlessly at both operational and strategic tiers

• Thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced, and multicultural environment

• Proven interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• Experienced with being able to identify critical factors and potential risks in a situation

• Robust analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Fluent in English and Portuguese

• Proficiency with other languages would be beneficial

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related discipline

• 9 + years of experience in HR with demonstrated ability to lead and partner with cross functional teams

• Previous experience supporting international projects

• Proven ability to successfully support both Angolan national and foreign workforces,, to follow Angolan laws and regulations to ensure compliance

• Exceptional level of customer service for the business and internal clients, and mitigate unforeseen problems effectively

• Proficient in HR best practices, legal requirements and tools governing the recruitment, employment and movement of Angolan national and foreign (non-Angolan national) employees

• Experience in vendor management, including contract negotiations, performance evaluation, and relationship building

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

Inclusion and Diversity at KBR​

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. ​

Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR (https://www.kbr.com/en/who-we-are/our-people/inclusion-and-diversity)