BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

Human Resources Business Partner - Offshore Operations

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeRio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or another related area is required.
Experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in offshore operations, is required.
Experience in Human Resources is required.
Previous experience in the Oil and Gas industry is required.
A good understanding of Human Resources Information Systems is required.
Broad knowledge of key Human Resources functions, including recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, and performance management, is required.
A good understanding of competence requirements within the Oil and Gas industry is required.
A good understanding of regulatory training requirements for offshore personnel is required.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive HR support to the offshore workforce throughout the employee lifecycle.
Act as a key HR point of contact for offshore employees, OIMs, Superintendents, Line Managers, and Asset Managers on HR activities including crew planning, training, vacations, medical examinations, employee documentation, compensation processes, recruitment, and performance management.
Coordinate crew planning and crew changes.
Plan training, vacations, and medical examinations for offshore employees, including Brazilians and expatriates.
Analyze and prepare monthly payment controls for offshore employees, including timesheets, overtime, daily training, and function differentials.
Support coordination of recruitment and selection, promotions, salary reviews, performance appraisals, and visa processes for the offshore team.
Coordinate offshore personnel documents in accordance with company and customer requirements, Brazilian legislation, and the unit's flag requirements.
Coordinate offshore personnel logistics.
Serve as the HR focal point for OIMs, Superintendents, offshore employees, and the company's legal representatives in legal matters.
Work closely with Manning Offices and Manpower Companies to support quality and consistent offshore personnel management in line with relevant policies and procedures.
Monitor training against applicable training matrices and coordinate training for assigned personnel.
Support Line Managers and Asset Managers on Brazilian labor legislation and requirements from institutions including the Brazilian Navy and Ministry of Labor.
Maintain awareness of rules and regulations applicable to the assigned unit and ensure compliance with certificates and competencies.
Manage change and conduct risk assessments for personnel changes.
Support the Regional HR Manager with offshore matters.
Support Fleet and Office activities.
Help shape a healthy corporate culture and ensure company systems, policies, and practices align with the desired culture.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as an HR Business Partner in offshore operations is preferred.

Human Resources Business Partner - Offshore Operations

BW Energy · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · — · Posted 2026-08-18

Workplace: on_site

Department: Human Resources

Description

The Human Capital Business Partner will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to our offshore workforce, ensuring effective people management throughout the employee lifecycle. The role will act as a key HR point of contact for offshore employees, OIMs, Superintendents, Line and Asset Managers, supporting all HR-related activities associated with the offshore team, including crew planning, training, vacations, medical examinations, employee documentation, compensation processes, recruitment, performance management, and other HR activities.

Responsibilities:

Coordination of Crew Planning (Crew Change);
Responsible for planning training, vacations, and medical exams for the offshore team (Brazilians and expatriates);
Analysis and elaboration of monthly control of payments of offshore employees (timesheets, overtime, daily training, and difference in function);
Support with coordination of activities related to Recruitment and Selection, Promotion, Salary Review, Performance Appraisal, and Visa Process for the offshore team;
Coordination of crew documents with the requirements of the company, the customer, Brazilian legislation, and the unit's flag;
Coordination of offshore personnel logistics;
HR Focal Point for OIM, Superintendents and offshore employees, and legal representatives of the company in legal matters;
Close cooperation with the respective Manning Offices and Manpower Companies to ensure quality and consistent deliveries to offshore personnel management, with relevant policies and procedures;
Monitor training according to the applicable training matrices, and coordinate training for assigned personnel;
Support Line and Asset Managers regarding Brazilian Labor Legislation peculiarities as well as requirements from other institutions such as the Brazilian Navy, and Ministry of Labor;
Ensure full awareness of rules and regulations applicable in the assigned unit, as well as take responsibility for ensuring compliance with certificates and competencies
Responsible for Management of change and Risk Assessment for personnel changes;
Support Regional HR Manager with offshore matters;
Support with various Fleet & Office activities; Help shape a healthy corporate culture and ensure that all systems, policies, and practices in the company is consistent with the desired culture;

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration or other related areas

Experience:

Experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in offshore operations
Experience in Human Resources
Previous experience in the Oil & Gas industr**y
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Knowledge:

Good understanding of Human Resources Information Systems;
Broad knowledge of key Human Resources functions, including recruitment, compensation & benefits, training and development, and performance management;
Good understanding of competence requirements within the Oil & Gas industry;
Good understanding of regulatory training requirements for offshore personnel;

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About the Company

BW Energy

Oil and gas exploration, development, production

BW Energy acquires, develops, and produces oil and natural gas from proven fields. It holds majority interests in hydrocarbon licenses in Gabon, Brazil, and Namibia and operates assets across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe as part of the BW Group. The company builds its portfolio by securing licenses, developing existing fields, and managing production through its teams and partner arrangements, leveraging BW Group’s maritime energy infrastructure and FPSO heritage. Unlike peers, BW Energy combines a focused regional footprint with access to a global fleet and floating infrastructure through BW Group, enabling efficient development and production of mature assets. The company’s goal is to grow by expanding its portfolio of producing assets, enhancing production from existing fields, and increasing geographic reach in key oil and gas regions.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Founded: 2016

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