Human Resources Generalist

About Smiths Interconnect:

Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world’s most demanding systems.

Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. 

Job Purpose:

Reporting directly to the Global HR Business Partner or Region/Site HR Business Partner, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing support and guidance to both employees and managers related to HR policies and practices.  The HR Generalist is a local subject matter expert with respect to employment legislation and labor/union relations and provides day-to-day support addressing HR related queries.  The HR Generalist supports administrative activities associated with the employee lifecycle including but not limited to activities associated with local staffing additions/departures, health benefits communications, coaching related to performance management, and the reporting and investigation of policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support addressing employment issues as related to Group/Division HR policies and practices. Able to develop and or recommend new policies and procedures for implementation.
• Support consultation or communication efforts related 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 (assisting in creating and obtaining employee objectives), and career development.
• Provide functional support addressing local staffing requirements, new employee onboarding/orientations, promotions, changes in salary, transfers, parental leaves, resignation/termination exit interviews, etc.
• 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 HR Shared Services 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 manager use of HR Shared Services query systems (i.e. Astra Telephony, MyHR, etc.) when appropriate, and as an initial means to resolve queries.
• Support local management with planning and/or organizing Group/Division communication events, team building events, and approved community activities.
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S requirements.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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 career-oriented employee decisions.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple activities as required by the HR calendar, while maintaining day-to-day 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.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Associate/bachelor’s degree in human resources Preferred, or recognized qualification/certification in Human Resources.
• Prior HR Generalist or HR Representative experience preferred, a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
• Fluency in the language of the region/site that they support, bilingual in Spanish.  Fluency in English is also preferred.

Travel %: 0-15%

Security: Please State if US Citizen or permanent Resident Required

Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships

• Interacts regularly with, and effectively leverages, the support of other HR Division or Shared Services colleagues.
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with and motivate professional, managerial, and direct labor personnel.
• Ability to effectively communicate and manage relationships with local vendors/suppliers.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, 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.

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