Human Resources Business Partner - Nigeria

Valaris was created by the combination of two leading offshore drillers with decades of experience and knowledge to create the most capable, effective and highest performing offshore drilling service company in the world. We provide drilling services across all water depths with unmatched scale, geographic presence and customer relationships.

Our diverse rig fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job ID: 2035
Location: Nigeria
Job Category: Human Resources

Job Summary

• The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner is the primary point of contact for all human resources activities for the functions/rigs they support.
• This position provides advice, assistance, and follow-up on company procedures and documentation, and coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
• This position is based in the Ocean Deep Drilling ESV Nigeria Limited (“ODENL”) joint-venture entity in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of changes in the business and proactively counsels client groups on potential impacts on the workplace and the workforce.
• Primary point of contact with HR for management and employees within designated client group.
• Acts as an HR consultant and advises clients on various employee issues such as employee counseling, performance management, personnel movement, and exit interviews.
• Works towards standardization of processes and practices in all areas of HR delivery.
• Facilitates the client’s talent management processes (performance management, succession planning, career development planning) such that the client is provided with prepared, qualified internal candidates and provides employees with career growth opportunities.
• Liaises with compensation, recruiting, global mobility, and payroll departments to assist clients with various personnel needs and movements.
• Supports delivery and execution of workforce planning, staffing, and recruitment efforts.
• Ensures accurate Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records within client group by actively coordinating HR data management activities.
• Maintains compliance within client group with all applicable regulations concerning employment.
• Establishes HR visibility and fosters a positive employee-relations environment within the client group via field visits and client leadership team participation.
• Resolves and/or responds to employee issues as capable or brokers service from appropriate HR resource for resolution.
• Assists client management with employee counseling, coaching, terminations, and investigations of alleged harassment, discrimination, or other inappropriate workplace behavior.
• Facilitates special projects as assigned within client group.
• Request, control de visas process for expat personnel.
• Travels, where permissible, to visit assigned offshore units.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred HR Professional Certification such as SHRM or CIPD or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience or in a similar role.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of government regulations related to Human Resources issues. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of expatriate assignment issues.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2025, 12:00 AM.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online