People Business Partner

Amerex Corporation is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled extinguishers for commercial and industrial applications. Our state-of the-art gas detection systems along with pre-engineered fire suppression systems for vehicles, commercial cooking operations, and industrial applications have earned Amerex a reputation for excellence in the fire suppression industry.

While other companies have been in the industry longer than Amerex, no other company has surpassed the quality, service and innovation provided by Amerex Corporation since its founding in 1971. With quality products, constant innovation and excellent customer support, Amerex Corporation is unsurpassed in its pioneering efforts to provide better fire protection throughout the world.

All Amerex positions follow a culture that aligns with eight guiding principles as follow: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Leadership, Environment, Safety, Accountability and Trust. These principles may be illustrated as a compass that provides personal guidance to help team members navigate through situations which may be encountered daily at work. They are the guiding beliefs that we share with our parent company, McWane, Inc. Our continued commitment to and alignment with the McWane Way will lead to positive results in our company and our communities.

The role

As a People Business Partner at Amerex, you will play a pivotal role in aligning our people strategy with the Group’s overall business objectives. You will be responsible for partnering with leaders across the organization to drive talent initiatives, foster a culture of innovation and inclusivity, and support the growth and development of our employees.

You will be part of a diverse UK&I People Team accountable for delivering strong business partnering during a period of growth and change.  You will be expected to be flexible in approach and comfortable in navigating uncertainty with a growth mindset. Agile learning and leadership is key.

What you'll be responsible for

• Act as a People Business Partner for aligned business areas – Delivery and Managed Services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships demonstrating the appropriate flexibility of style to work at all levels.
• Collaborate with the senior leaders and act as a trusted advisor to develop and execute People strategies that support Amerex's long-term goals and objectives.
• Enthusiastically embed our values and vision to consistently promote our culture and competencies.  Championing standards across the business further enhancing the strong learning culture and our high engagement record.
• Effectively manage complex employee relations cases and oversee management of all ER issues with appropriate stakeholder engagement throughout.
• Consult weekly with business leaders, preparing data, analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the People Insights team to develop solutions and improve workforce efficiency.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance e.g., coaching, counselling on improving performance, career development, disciplinary actions.
• Support Human Resources objectives with proactive resource planning ensuring solutions are identified in relation to skills gaps, talent attraction, resource mix, and talent pipeline strategy.
• Working closely with the broader People Function including People Operations, L&D, and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Identify Learning & Development opportunities and work with L&D function on provisioning.
• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the wider People team.
• Lead projects, including TUPE and business change programs, taking responsibility for delivery.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• In-depth experience dealing with complex employee relations cases, with the ability to interpret and explain employment law.
• 5+ years of experience in the role of an HR Manager or Business Partner
• Commercial and negotiation awareness
• At Jellyfish, we are a proud Salesforce Partner. Experience with this platform is advantageous.
• Experience developing innovative HR procedures to improve performance and avoid disputes.
• Willingness to help implement global and local projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic our goals.
• A colleague with whom to share and develop in a diverse environment.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.