Human Resources Advisor

Mercury Hampton is currently representing a global industrial manufacturing business that specializes in providing high-performance sealing and bolting products and services for critical applications. With a history of over 140 years, the company has a strong commitment to innovation and customer solutions. They work across various industries, including biopharmaceutical applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and offering best value systems. Our client collaborates with customers to solve engineering challenges, such as developing sealing solutions for wind turbines and enhancing safety through technologies like pilot ejector seats.

Our global client is going through an exciting period of growth and expanding their HR function in the United States, We are currently hiring for a Human Resources Advisor ( generalist ) who will report to the Group Head of HR with dotted line to President, Americas, responsible for delivering a comprehensive service provision with specific focus being on general HR support for both the US and Brazilian function. 

• Support the development and enforcement of company policies and procedures in alignment with my client’s standards.
• Offer expert advice to managers on optimal employment practices, collaborating with external legal advisors when needed, and provide feedback on third-party service delivery.
• Coordinate and execute performance management tools such as role profiles and competency frameworks, offering guidance, coaching, and assistance to management.
• Lead the talent management process by identifying high-potential individuals and addressing potential risks in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Manage recruitment activities for key positions in the region, utilizing effective selection tools to attract top talent, while advising local management on best practices throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide support to management in handling complex disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Oversee all HR, payroll, pension, and benefit-related functions for North America to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Maintain the Training Matrix, update employee training records, and assist managers in ensuring timely completion of compliance training.
• Utilize appropriate tools (e.g., HCM, LMS) to manage HR data and generate reports as needed.
• Assist in leading HR-related change management initiatives such as restructuring, redundancy handling, and promoting company values.
• Supervise complex absence/case management issues and provide recommendations to Senior Managers and Executives on necessary steps.
• Manage occupational health services to meet business needs effectively.
• Act as the primary HR contact within the MBU, liaising with the Union, management, and other stakeholders to uphold business interests and HR practices.
• Develop and support employee engagement initiatives at both site-wide and departmental levels to enhance morale, motivation, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with the broader HR Team to implement the HR People Strategy agenda through proactive engagement in project work and supporting new processes and initiatives across the organization.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting the business and employees with various general tasks as needed (e.g., IT equipment setup).