Job Description Summary

The HR Manager serves as the first point of contact for managers and employees to provide counsel, coaching and support on HR fundamentals and employee related questions. This role is critical in executing our key HR initiatives, providing available and responsive internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. The HRM has the ability to think strategically and understand the details of the business as it relates to HR.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

The HRM will build client support skills by guiding people leaders and employees for GE Vernova Power Conversion in the US and Canada (approximately 400 employees). Incumbent will possess a coaching skillset, lead engagement and recognition strategies, and support engagement initiatives for the region. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide dedicated guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees with specific focus on: employee advocacy/engagement, conflict resolution, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention and workplace investigations as appropriate.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to lead the recruitment strategy for the business, understanding the workforce demand planning models and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, performance management/discipline, procedures and practices to promote an ethical and compliant work environment.
• Lead country-wide HR projects as necessary, working across multiple client groups, in areas of culture, talent development, employee engagement, DEI, employer branding, HR processes etc.
• Assist with other HR special projects or initiatives as needed.
• Maintain and protect confidential data with utmost scrutiny, judgment, and care.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Human Resource domains)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a HR Manager role

• Passionate, employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed and enjoys employee facing work
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels with a strong customer service focus
• Successfully led cross functional projects, process improvement, strong analytical skills
• Strong influencing skills across functions; confidence to approach employees and managers with difficult messages and defend position; equally, confidence to advocate strongly for employees
• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to diffuse a tense situation
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
• PHR/SPHR certification