HR Business Partner - US

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a key HR contact for colleagues and managers in the US.
• Deliver the HR people plan for US, supporting the development and sustainability of our US business.
• Resourcing & Onboarding; Plan, find, hire and train the right people and capabilities to enable the business’ development
• HR Processes & Service; Implement clear HR Service to support the day-to-day operation of the business
• Business Performance; Play a key role in the US Leadership team, supporting the delivery of business performance
• Integration & Evolution of the UTAC business; Ensuring the US Business continues to adopt agreed UTAC ways of working, participating in and supporting the delivery of group policies and initiatives
• Builds Capability; builds strong collaborative relationships with line managers, to grow people management capability and enhance performance. 
• Manages employee relations issues and coaches and guides line managers to manage.
• Uses data to understand key trends and HR metrics, developing appropriate plans and management actions to address concerns including turnover, retention etc.
• Line Manager responsibility for US HR team.
• Supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation).
• Participate with the Group HR senior team to deliver the Group’s People Plan – Culture/Capability/Engagement
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field, SHRM certificate preferred.
• Strong and proven HR generalist background (Minimum 5 years).
• Broad experience in a wide range of HR disciplines and in-depth knowledge of US labor laws and best practice employee working practices. 
• Experience in resourcing and onboarding.
• Experience setting up HR routines and processes including HR KPI delivery and management.
• Solutions focused, asks great questions and brings the outside in to deliver workable business enabling solutions.
• Fluency in the English language is required.
• Problem solving, strategic thinking and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function within a team, working cooperatively toward team and individual goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Required on-site work as needed, per our Remote Work Policy.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Accept instructions and tasks in a positive manner, treating all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Working knowledge with all Microsoft Office applications and the ability to become proficient in any systems that we use (Concur, Kronos, etc.).
• Consistently adhere to, and support all UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations. 

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programs are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the US this includes ;

• Medical Insurance, dental
• 401k
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

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