Global Head of People Relations Castrol (m/f/d)

People, Culture & Communications

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HR Group

Job Description

As one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, Castrol can look back on a long tradition of innovation and supporting pioneering achievements. Thanks to our passion for top performance and a philosophy that has always been strongly focused on cooperation and partnership, Castrol has been able to develop lubricants and greases that have been at the forefront of mobility on land, water, in the air, and in space for more than 125 years.

Today, Castrol is also pursuing the goal of greater sustainability by reducing waste and lowering CO2 emissions throughout the lifecycle of Castrol products. Castrol is part of bp and offers products and services to customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial, and energy sectors. Our branded products are recognized worldwide for innovation, technological leadership, high performance, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

How you can help shape the future

This is a role within the Castrol organization and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

The Global Head of People Relations develops and is responsible for the global labor and employee relations strategy across all Castrol entities.

The People Relations Center of Excellence (CoE) provides expert knowledge and delivers services across a broad range of ER/IR topics, including labor rights and modern slavery prevention strategy, ER policies, reactive employee relations (PIPs, disciplinary actions, grievance procedures, investigations), industrial relations (in particular collective bargaining, consultation with employee representative bodies, proactive labor relations, and frontline engagement).

The future role holder will lead a global team responsible for implementation as well as providing expert advice in the areas of labor and employee relations, works agreements, and labor rights.

Building a culture of continuous improvement with a clear commercial focus, as well as steering all ER/IR activities to actively support the Castrol culture, is also part of the role’s responsibilities.

Your new area of Responsibility – challenging and future-oriented

• Development and implementation of the global IR and negotiation strategy (collective agreements, social plans, local agreements)
• Steering and supporting complex consultation and negotiation processes at a global level
• Building P&C negotiation capabilities with a strong focus on commercial and strategic thinking
• Supporting global transformation and change initiatives
• Providing ER/IR support for major organizational changes
• Assessing risks related to collectivization and unionization, and developing preventive countermeasures
• Overall responsibility for EWC processes as well as European and national co-determination
• Ensuring compliance with labor rights and modern slavery regulations (LRMS), including monitoring and governance
• Leading, developing, and empowering People Relations and ER teams, including policy management and the advancement of best practices

Your qualification profile – profound and passionate

• Successfully completed degree in HR, Law, or a related field
• Extensive experience in collaborating and negotiating with trade unions, as well as supporting leaders in ER matters
• In-depth experience in P&C functions (particularly ER/IR or partnering roles) across multiple regions
• Strong experience in consultation processes and stakeholder management within complex labor relations environments
• Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on commercial thinking and continuous improvement
• Global experience with compensation, ER, and IR practices across AsPAC, AME/AGT, Europe, the Americas, and the UK
• Solid understanding of the role of People Relations in safeguarding labor rights and managing modern slavery prevention
• Business-fluent English language skills, both written and spoken
• Any other language e.g. German is greatly appreciated

Work-life balance and what else makes us stand out

• Welcome on board: Easy onboarding.
• Flexible working: Flexible models, additional days off, and sabbaticals included.
• Attractive compensation: Competitive salary, bonuses, and a wide range of benefits.
• Grow with us: Thousands of opportunities for learning and personal development.
• Stay healthy: A strong focus on health and well-being.
• Team spirit: Events and shared experiences.
• Double the impact: Donations are matched.

We are committed to equality, diversity and the compatibility of work life balance People with a disability are given priority in employment if they are suitable.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

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