People Manager managing HR processes and projects across US and Canada operations for a fast-growing healthcare agency. Focus on employee relations, HR compliance, and talent management strategies.
Responsibilities
Manages all US and Canada People processes to ensure they run successfully, compliantly and efficiently; including but not limited to new starters, leavers, promotions, employee engagement surveys, benefits processing and sickness/absence management
Manages a wide range of People projects for both the US/Canada and other global companies. Ensures that the Americas Director, Head of People and other key stakeholders remain informed about the progress of projects and can input where required
Provides tailored, robust and responsive advice and employee relations expertise to our US-based colleagues, covering topics such as performance management, career development, absence management, wellbeing and workplace conduct
Autonomously produces appropriately written letters on a wide range of HR matters, including conducting the research necessary to advise on the contents of such letters, ensuring they are aligned with statutory regulations and company policy, and responsibility for final sign-off
Leads process improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency with which HR administration can be completed, whilst maintaining a high-quality service
Actively stays abreast of changes to the HR/wider employment landscape, including societal and political factors
Proactively feeds back trends and information to the Americas Director, Head of People, US Operations Manager and other members of the Executive Team where applicable
Maintains strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as our benefits broker and legal counsel
Supports the development of our Boston-based People Administrator, including providing line management in due course.
Requirements
At least 2-3 years’ experience in a People/HR Manager role in the US
Bachelor’s degree and relevant HR qualifications, such as SHRM certification
Strong knowledge of US employment law and HR best practice; experience in Massachusetts or New York desirable
Extensive experience of managing a suite of HR processes across the entire employee lifecycle
Proven capability in employee relations, with a track record of delivering high-quality and accurate HR advice to colleagues at varying levels of seniority
Demonstrable experience of leading and managing HR projects, including mapping out project plans, timelines and resource, and successfully executing all steps through to completion
Collaborative style of working and highly communicative with key stakeholders and managers
Excellent written communication skills and numerical/financial literacy
Courage to challenge, speak up when necessary and influence others, always carefully considering how best to protect the needs of the company
Benefits
Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year
Hybrid and flexible working options
Generous vacation allowance
Private medical and dental insurance
401K plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
Life insurance
Full funding and study leave for external training
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