Global People Partner

Job title:

Global People Partner

Company

Smiths Interconnect

Job description

Company DescriptionAbout 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 DescriptionWe have an opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and dynamic Global People Partner to join the Divisional Interconnect HR team. We need strong and proven experience within the manufacturing and engineering industry, a commercial mindset and an individual who likes diversity and to challenge the status quo.The role reports to the Divisional HR VP and will be based alongside them in the London office working in a hybrid work pattern – three days in the office, two days at home for those on a full-time contract for example. The role has four direct reports, and local operational HR teams sit beneath some of those reports as well for the bigger sites. Naturally there is a degree of European and international travel associated with the role, especially initially as you get out into the business and understand the products, sites, teams and populations.The position would play a key role in leading the delivery of key functional programs like employee engagement, succession planning, talent acquisition, compensation, health and wellness, performance management, and training and development. This role would also act as a trusted functional advisor and strategic business partner that would support the operational leadership team and employees of the Business Unit located internationally. This would require the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders across the globe, while navigating an ambiguous, ever-changing environment.This is a highly visible position and the ideal candidate would have highly developed influencing and relationship building skills in order to create collaborative and effective relationships across the group. This role would be part of a forward-looking Interconnect Divisional HR team that is highly motivated to move the dial forward, increasing the level of challenge and support HR provides to the business.We believe the individual would thrive with the following responsibilities:Leading and delivering HR strategy and change: lead and drive the delivery of the Group People Strategy and Change projects to ensure compliance, alignment and in support of the business’s strategic agenda. Lead initiatives and engage employees during the transitions to help the change stickWorkforce and strategic capability planning: support the implementation of optimal workforce plans focused on key strategic capabilities required to drive the businessSuccession planning and talent management: define and execute talent strategies focused on attracting, developing and retaining a strong, diverse talent pipeline at all levels and across all functions, especially within the innovation and technology space – including early careersOrganisational design and development: identify and improve how an organization channels resources, defines structure, jobs and work processes, motivates performance and shapes the patterns of informal interactions and relationships as a key enabler of business strategyTalent acquisition: in close coordination with the in-house team, develop and implement against demand, filling key roles and developing attraction and talent pool strategies. Oversee the recruitment process for key positions ensuring we onboard top talent and promote internal mobilityPerformance management: drive the performance management culture and process in each local country ensuring goals are set, monitored and achieved in line with expectations. Promote an approach to continuous improvement and mindsetReward and retention strategy: ensure compensation strategies support the attraction and retention of a high performing, diverse workforce that enables the business’ broader workforce plan.Employee relations and engagement: foster a transparent and consistent approach which align to our Group values which adhering to local legislation. Provide guidance on complex employee relation issues. Apply knowledge of operating principles and policies to HR activity to ensure risks are mitigated. Experience and comfortable with European Works Council and Labour Unions

People data and analytics: use relevant data to diagnose and take decisions relevant to your workforce and population based on the insights and patterns and trendsLeading cultural development: coach and influence leaders to execute engagement strategies tied to business and cultural priorities. Develop leaders’ capability to understand how they impact and shift the cultureQualificationsTechnical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience as an HR leader providing functional support to multiple business groups (i.e. manufacturing, research, engineering, production, operations, etc.)
• Proven track record of success in progressively more senior HR roles in organizations recognized for the quality and commercial focus of the HR function
• Proven success in working in a matrix organization with international scope
• Able to cope under pressure and manage a wide range of priorities with multiple objectives while maintaining a professional approach
• Proven excellent leadership, coaching, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Networking, collaboration, and influencing capabilities essential to success. Must have previously led successful initiatives working through others at all levels of the organization to accomplish objectives
• Strategic business acumen and planning ability evidenced by successful project management that contributed to the commercial standing of the business
• Analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Continuous Improvement mindset – has previously initiated and led impactful continuous improvement projects
• Experience supporting M&A activities from due diligence to integration, including change management
• Previously led projects to support global organizational changes that resulted in the opening, closing, or relocation of facilities and/or personnel through solid understanding of common best practices and procedures
• Substantial experience operating across the full range of HR functional specialties including talent acquisition; talent development; performance management; succession planning; cultural change, change management and reward management
• Experience working remotely with proven ability to establish strong business relationships that work on a mostly virtual basis
• Previously led the drive and facilitation of cultural and organizational changes across several regions or countries
• Ability to contribute to the strategic agenda while not neglecting operational issues; able to go from concept to detail
• Ability to deliver clear and unbiased judgments about people, relationships and organizational issues
• Experience and expertise in talent review, market mapping and workforce planning

Previous experience working in an international setting with remote based stakeholders * Strong leadership skills and communications skills, with the ability to mobilise and manage stakeholders.Experience

• CIPD preferred
• Greater than 10 years of experience as an HR professional with global experience in supporting multi-site/multi-country business with strong intercultural awareness.
• Proven track record of success in progressively more senior HR roles in organizations recognized for the quality and commercial focus of the HR function.
• Prior international work location experience preferred.
• Fluent in English. Fluency in other languages preferred, but not mandatory.

Additional InformationWhy Smiths Interconnect?

• Global Impact: As part of Smiths Group, a global engineering leader, you’ll be working on ground-breaking technologies that make a difference in industries that are shaping the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression across Smiths Interconnect and the wider Smiths Group.
• Innovative Culture: Join a collaborative and innovative team, where your ideas and contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and performance-related incentives.
• Location: London

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.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ( )

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London

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:58:47 GMT

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