Senior HR Generalist

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Northern Ireland to align business objectives with employees and management. This role involves acting as a consultant on HR issues, identifying HR needs, and managing employee relations to foster a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in HR, exceptional communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position is onsite with a focus on strategic HR partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Organization Development assessment and change management.

Responsibilities

• Acts as single point of contact for employees and managers in the business unit.
• Identify HR needs and develop strategies to support the business strategy.
• Manage complex employee relations issues through investigations.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Communication skills

Organizational diagnosis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or HR management

Job description

Job Description

The Senior HR Generalist position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues and acts as a strategic business partner, change agent, employee champion and HR process/policy expert to support business strategy and objectives.

This is an onsite position to be based in one of our facilities – Burnfoot, Letterkenny or Campsie.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a single point of contact for employees and managers in the business unit.
• As a strategic partner to the assigned business, identify HR needs required by the business and develop executive HR strategies to support the business strategy.
• Acts as thought partner and coach to business leaders to enhance employee engagement and drive a high performing culture.
• Identify team development gaps and facilitate team development activities to improve collaboration and team performance.
• Assess the organizational needs of the business units and work with the business leaders to change and improve the organizational structure, process, systems, rewards necessary to achieve the desired culture and business objectives.
• Acts as a change agent in managing organizational changes to ensure achievement of desired business results.
• Acts as employee champion in promoting employee value proposition and drive employee engagement and communication to be the employer of choice.
• Acts as HR policy and process expert and proactively work with COEs in workforce planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, learning and development, HRIS to ensure delivery of high impact HR services and programs.
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day‑to‑day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, human resources management or related discipline from a reputable educational institution.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written, verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively via phone or in person.
• Experience in Organization Development assessment and change management.
• Strong global and cultural awareness.
• HR expertise in talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, employee relations and communication.
• Experience building relationships and strategic alliances internally and externally.

Core Principles and Strategic Priorities

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer‑First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

About The Team

Work Authorization: This position requires legal authorization to work in the United States. Verit will not sponsor visas. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN, or who require sponsorship, are not eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.