Human Resources Business Partner

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Data, Power & Control Division in Reading, UK . The HR Business Partner will join the rapidly expanding Starline team as the sole HR representative at our Reading, UK facility. This role will provide strategic support to our Operations team, which consists of approximately 120 employees. In this role, you will collaborate closely with operational leaders at the Reading site to align HR initiatives with business objectives, foster employee engagement, and cultivate a high-performance culture. You will be instrumental in managing various HR functions to ensure our people practices enhance operational efficiency and support our growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include overseeing staffing and onboarding, managing compensation and benefits, addressing employee relations, organizing company events, facilitating training and development, interpreting and applying policies, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations, and handling HR/payroll system transactions.

Interfaces with Corporate HR staff on HR projects and implements new or revised policies, processes, and programs, and HR Operations on day-to-day HR activities.

Main Job Duties:

• Compliance - As part of the Starline and DPC HR team, you'll assist with the development of policies, practices, and procedures relative to Human Resources. Communicates and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Oversees all areas of Human Resources responsibilities to ensure that all regulations are complied with.
• Compensation & Benefits - Provides support to both employees and managers in compensation and benefits administration. Assists employees with benefits issues, new employee benefits, and related.
• Performance Management - Manages the performance review process for the assigned location. Monitors review activity to ensure that each step in the annual performance cycle is being completed on a timely basis. Is a key driver in upskilling our manager’s capability around individual development. Coaches managers and supervisors on conducting meaningful goal setting, development, and performance feedback discussions, and assist with crafting a clear and defensible message to employees with performance-related issues.
• HRIS Support - Supports HRIS system administration. Handles generation and processing of job and personnel changes. Creates queries and ad hoc reports to provide data for a variety of audits, compensation planning, benefits billing, health and safety programs, and related HR projects and activities. Supports payroll department with requests and attendance submissions.
• Employee Recognition - Manages a variety of projects and activities to support HR initiatives and employee relations/morale programs. This includes organizing and implementing employee events and meetings, employee wellness programs, and other company-sponsored activities.
• Recruitment & Staffing - Recruits, screens, and refers internal and external candidates to fill open positions, including professional, support, production, and temporary positions as required. Follows established hiring procedures to ensure that the successful candidate has gone through the required reference checks and screening procedures.
• Employee Onboarding - Coordinates the orientation of new and reassigned employees, including review of employee handbook/policies, overview of processes and procedures, introduction to physical location/layout, health and safety, and related. Ensures the documentation and maintenance of all employee personnel records.
• Employee Relations - Maintains positive employee relations with the workforce; counsels, mentors, and problem-solves with supervisors and associates on matters of discipline, motivation, compensation, development, or other factors affecting success on the job; responds to employee requests for information on benefits, policies, or employment matters. Keeps HR and entity leadership informed of situations that arise.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field
• CIPD qualification Level 5+ preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a global business with more than $100M in revenue

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Experience with HRIS systems a must, Oracle preferred.
• Experience with compensation analysis and benchmarking is required.
• Knowledge of complex disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, and absence management required.
• In-depth knowledge of UK HR practices and labor law.
• Knowledge of TUPE (desirable).
• Must have exceptional people skills and be able to interact with employees at all levels, as well as vendors and suppliers, in a professional and straightforward manner.
• Strong influencing skills, able to influence without direct authority.
• It requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities. Able to evaluate situations, identify options, and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently. Must possess a thorough knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information, and validate understanding of the information.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail, and meeting management software. Ability to use the internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business. Must be able to balance the needs of people within the framework of the business needs of the company.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Further, the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sectors: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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