People and Culture- XP Partner

Overview

Are you a People and Culture professional looking for a new opportunity? Join our People and Culture team! Our People & Culture Experience & Performance (XP) team shapes and executes the enterprise-wide people operations strategy to enhance the employee experience, nurture local talents, ensure local compliance and encourage a high-performance culture. Partner with the best.

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Experience and Performance Partner (Country HR Business Partner) to join our dynamic team in Aberdeen, supporting our Employees and People Leaders across our UK sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources including Employee relations (Grievances, Disciplinary and HR Investigations), talent and succession planning, performance management and compliance. This role will be instrumental in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and managing employee relations effectively.

• A first point of contact for employees & people leaders who provides leadership, coaching and support for individual employee needs & HR processes in the Country. Assist in executing core P&C processes such as employee employment agreements, promotions, salary adjustments, and internal movements.
• Connect with local talent and implement the talent management agenda in the country. Coach and support people leaders. Assist with workforce planning and talent reviews.
• Help implement employee engagement initiatives and regional P&C projects at the local level.
• Support the communication and implementation of country-specific HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor updates to local labor legislation and escalate relevant changes to the XP Leader
• Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and assist in preparing documentation for audits or inspections.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee queries related to P&C policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
• Assist in coordinating disciplinary and grievance procedures in collaboration with the XP Leader and L&ER CoE.
• Help facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and follow-up actions as needed.
• Support restructuring, RIF, and M&A processes by preparing documentation and coordinating logistics under the direction of the XP Leader
• Assist in site assessments and labor office inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Liaise with HR Shared Services, Payroll, and other P&C teams to resolve employee issues and ensure smooth service delivery.

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or CIPD with experience in Human Resources (as HR generalist or HRBP).
• Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Have a strong understanding of labour laws, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Have experience within a Industrial/ manufacturing/ digital technology domain (preferred)
• Be proactive with a results-oriented mindset.
• Have a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Have adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• 4 days from office
• 1 day working remotely.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care…