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Employment Relations and IR Advisor

Shell

The Role

Overview

Manage ER/IR risks, advise leaders, handle cases, ensure compliance and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • risk management
  • crisis management
  • legal representation
  • stakeholder engagement
  • strategy development
  • investigations

Tasks

-Act as Shell’s external representative on country-specific IR issues. -Collaborate with HR Expertise teams to stay current on labor standards and legislation. -Lead HR crisis management efforts in collaboration with key stakeholders. -Manage internal and external ERIR risks -Promote a safe and inclusive work environment, addressing psychosocial hazards. -Ensure duty of care for employees and contractors. -Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. -Monitor organizational climate to anticipate and address grievances. -Evaluate IR components in contractor tenders and manage employer relationships. -Maintain and share knowledge on country-specific ER/IR practices. -Represent Shell in legal proceedings, conciliations, and hearings. -Develop and execute ERIR strategies with internal and external stakeholders. -Influence contracting IR strategies and assess co-employment risks. -Conduct investigations into HR complaints and ethical concerns.

Requirements

  • employee relations
  • industrial relations
  • labor laws
  • case management
  • stakeholder management
  • negotiation

What You Bring

-Proven experience in Employee and Industrial Relations within a medium-complexity ER/IR environment. -Deep understanding of local labor laws and regulatory frameworks. -Ability to manage sensitive and high-impact ER/IR cases. -Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

The Company

About Shell

-Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader. -Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure. -Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions. -Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings. -Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables. -Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Lubricants

Oil and Gas

Renewable Energy

Natural Gas

Liquefied Natural Gas

Gas to Liquids

Low-carbon Energy Solutions

Exploration

Production

Refining

Transport

Distribution

Chemical Manufacturing

Supply

Shipping

Midstream Infrastructure

Upstream Infrastructure

Downstream Operations

Project Management

Technology Services

Health Safety and Environment

Contracting

Procurement

New Energies