Human Resources Manager

Business Profile Description

The JERA Global Markets Group (JERAGM) is a leading utility-backed energy trader specialising in LNG, power, coal and freight.

As JERA’s exclusive trading and optimisation platform for majority shareholder, JERAGM operates one of the most exciting energy portfolios in the world, which gives it an in-depth understanding of the way local, regional and international energy markets behave. This expertise enables us to capture trading opportunities, optimise portfolios, create value and enhance security of supply for our customers.

Headquartered in Singapore, JERAGM has a global talent pool of about 400 people across offices located in five strategic locations: Singapore, the UK (London), Japan (Tokyo), the US (Houston) and Australia (Brisbane).

Please note that JERA Global Markets does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without a signed Terms of Business Agreement and prior written authorisation from our Talent Acquisition or HR team will be deemed unsolicited.

Job Description

This role will be based in our Houston office and will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting change management initiatives arising from business transformation, and strategic projects.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and partner to senior stakeholders on leadership, employee engagement, and change management.
• Ensuring compliance with all existing governmental employment legislation and regulatory reporting requirements
• Managing all employee relations and engagement activities in the US including developing employee relations practices necessary, managing investigations and ensuring any employee relations issues are dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Managing and delivering all engagement activities in the US in conjunction with our global HR and Corporate Communications teams including organising events and implementing initiatives to promote employee engagement and assist in develop a positive and cohesive JERAGM culture
• Partnering with HR Advisory and HR Specialists (e.g., Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning) to deliver integrated people solutions aligned to business priorities. Build and maintain relationships across the Jera Group as a whole.
• Work closely with the payroll team to check payroll. Ensure 100% accuracy and timely administration of payroll
• Lead or be involved in a variety of global HR projects including performance management, HR Metrics and dashboards and HRIS implementation including some elements of data entry.
• Facilitate learning and development for the US teams, working with the global HR team to manage and roll out the annual performance management process.
• Managing facilities projects, delivering certain elements of office administration as required.
• Support the recruitment process; review and shortlist resume as required; schedule interviews and manage onboarding for all new hires.

Note that in addition to these duties employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

Qualifications

Core requirements / Qualifications:

• Minimum 10\+ years of relevant hands-on HR experience, with experience in commodities trading, energy or financial services an advantage.
• Good knowledge of global employment laws and practices with ability to deliver in a commercially focused manner
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive with quick and accurate turnaround
• Autonomous and proactive and willingness to be involved in a variety of HR and facilities projects.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Data analytical skills with the ability to present data to a high standard
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to connect effectively with colleagues globally, this role will be working closely with colleagues in the UK, Japan and Singapore.

Role Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.

JERA Global Markets is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the diversity of our workforce.