HR Business Partner

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we? We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

Join us, make a difference and help shape the future of energy.

Job Description:

Department

EDF Trading's Human Resources team are based in London and Houston and provide a full range of HR support to all the Company’s offices.

Position purpose

To be a trusted advisor to the business, using expertise to deliver the HR priorities in line with the business strategy.

Main responsibilities

• Managing employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate decision making skills.
• Advise line managers on the terms and conditions of employment and share best practice knowledge with them.
• Assist in managing talent and succession planning process.
• Assist in managing the leaning and development strategy
• Help drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Support change management processes.

Experience required

The ideal candidate will be a highly credible individual with a proven track record in developing, managing and implementing HR strategies across a range of business areas. They will have the ability to gain credibility, influence decision making and negotiate at all levels.

They will have a broad range of HR experience and will be happy to do a mix of operational and strategic work.

The ideal candidate will have a stable career history and will thrive in a challenging and changing environment.  

Technical requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience of utilising HR systems (Workday)
• Strong understanding of employment law.
• High level computing skills, particularly Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.

Person specification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent advisory skills, with the ability to manage all levels of stakeholders, including commercial employees
• High level influencing skills and ability to build relationships
• Proactive and diligent, with excellent attention to detail
• Autonomous and highly organised, with good prioritisation skills. 
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment is essential
• Excellent analytical skills
• Resilience