HR Manager

Johnson Controls; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company is seeking an HR Manager to deliver comprehensive HR solutions across EMEA. The role includes driving talent management, leading D&I initiatives, and providing strategic HR support to a diverse workforce. Ideal candidates will possess extensive HR experience and strong data analysis skills, ensuring alignment with business objectives while enhancing employee relations.

Qualifications

• HR experience in multinational companies and American industry contexts.
• Support for 300+ employees in a global, matrixed organization.
• Advanced Excel proficiency for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to leaders and employees to drive talent and inclusion.
• Streamline HR operations and support business goals through talent development.
• Guide managers on legal compliance and employee relations.

Skills

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Data Analysis

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

What you will do

The HR Manager will have responsibility for providing all Human Resource solutions to their customer groups within the region and will be based in United Kingdom reporting directly to the Vice President HR for EMEA region. As an HR Partner, you will be supporting all employees within your business areas in EMEA region and developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

How you will do it

• Provide HR support to leaders and employees to drive talent, inclusion, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Streamline and align HR operations to optimize support and implement HR strategies and systems.
• Advise managers on compensation, benefits, legal updates, and HR trends.
• Contribute to corporate projects and process improvements.
• Execute strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Partner with management and Talent Acquisition to meet workforce needs on time and budget.
• Prepare HR reports and support business goals through talent development and retention.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies and consistent employee treatment.
• Guide managers on policy, legal compliance, and employee relations; lead investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Support and enhance employee recognition programs.
• Review and approve job descriptions and role requirements.
• Administer and improve benefits programs in collaboration with Total Rewards.
• Explain and implement benefit plans, costs, and enrollment processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and legal/audit teams.

What we look for

Required

• Well-rounded HR experience, ideally in multinational companies.
• Previous experience in an American industry organization environment
• Experienced in working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-functional collaboration
• Proven ability to support and manage HR needs for a workforce of 300+ employees
• Strong background in HR operations, business partnering, and handling employee relations.
• Solid experience leading or contributing to D&I initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities—you’re approachable, clear, and confident when working with people at all levels
• Strong data acumen with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis tools and experience working with Power BI for data visualization and reporting

Preferred

• Experience working closely with front office-facing teams
• A university degree in Human Resources or a related field

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