HR Manager

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the HRBP the HR Manager is responsible for providing human resources (HR) support to a major business unit or functional area. This position is a local subject matter expert with respect to employment legislation and provides support and guidance on addressing HR related queries including but not limited to any issues relating to talent acquisition compensation and benefits employee relations training and development employee lifecyle changes and HR operations. Additionally the HR Manager supports and manages HR related projects and programs (i.e. Talent & Development Process Improvements etc.).

Responsibilities:

• Act as key support to the site/plant manager as it relates to employees.
• Assists Management of the talent attraction lifecycle processes.
• Management of HR key indicators and provide reports.
• Collaborate with the HR team on cross divisional topics on an ad hoc basis
• Collaborate support and/or manage with the Smiths Interconnect/Group HR teams on global projects and programs.
• Assist the site ambassadors on their actions on site
• Manage support and develop human resources initiatives and the delivery of HR Services in the site by reflecting the business needs liaising as needed with the HR Business Partner (taking global initiatives and delivering locally into the region(s) where appropriate).
• Participate deploy and develop global Smiths Interconnect HR initiatives and projects to support the achievement of objectives as well as proactively leading continuous improvement initiatives in HR areas.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure that all issues are resolved while providing excellent customer service.
• Resolve ongoing complex Human Resources related issues and track employee data utilizing systems and tools.
• Manage the development and implementation of staffing strategies to ensure effective recruitment screening selection and retention of quality employees using practices consistent with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead process standardization and centralization implementation of global or regional project initiatives.
• Support and direct through leadership and influence HR strategic objectives for: change management; business transformation; talent development and communication.
• Manage relevant employee relations issues to a successful conclusion and act as an escalation point for more complex issues across where applicable.
• Ensure compliance to Smiths quality standards and adherence to Division/Group policies (i.e. Code of Ethics Human Rights etc.) and procedures.
• Ensure that all Division/Group polices are the most current version readily available and in accordance with local legislation.
• Provide daytoday guidance and support addressing employment issues as related to Group/Division HR policies and practices.
• Support consultation or communication efforts related to labor/union relations pertaining to organizational or legislation changes. 
• Support the preparation and execution of annual HR calendar programs in the location (i.e. benefits enrollment performance management annual incentive payments merit etc.).
• Conduct local training or coaching sessions to employees and/or managers to help support HR initiatives related to employment policies employee engagement health and wellness benefits rewards and recognition programs performance management and career development.
• Support local management addressing reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct Harassment etc.) or compliance violations and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting investigation actions and closure).
• Support local talent acquisition requirements by providing guidance reviewing applications and interviewing applicants as required.
• Liaise with the People Operations team so as to ensure that employee or organizational transactional activities are completed efficiently and accurately within the HR master data system.
• Proactively encourage employee and managers use of People Operations processes and systems (i.e. MyHR Talentlink GVT etc.) when appropriate.
• Support local management with planning and/or organizing Group/Division communication events team building events and approved community activities.
• Strategic partnering and planning with divisions and local management to advocate for necessary resources and solutions (people systems training compensation safety etc.) to achieve business objectives.
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S requirements.
• 10% business travel

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage projects.
• Strong influencing skills.
• Ability to professionally manage employee and company data with the highest degree of discretion and/or confidentiality as appropriate.
• Ability to properly address reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct Harassment etc.) or compliance violations and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting investigation actions and closure).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of country/local employment legislation and labor/union relations.
• Able to effectively communicate and coach employees and managers on HR policies and practices.
• Able to provide functional guidance and support to line/operations management with respect to sensitive or careeroriented employee decisions.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple activities as required by the HR calendar while maintaining daytoday service quality supporting both employees and managers.
• Knowledgeable and efficient in the use of HR business systems available to support employee master data management staffing training compensation health and wellness performance management etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an approachable and trustworthy nature.
• Responsive to employee and manager queries regarding HR matters and dedicated to providing thoughtful and timely guidance and/or solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Preferred or recognized qualification/certification in Human Resources.
• Prior HR Generalist experience essential..

Prior administration experience with benefits and pension

Additional Information :

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity. We have several employeeled Employee Resources Groups ( Black Employees Network Veterans Pride Network) providing support enhancing career development and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime