HR Business Partner

Chromalox, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Industrial Process Heating and Electric Heat Trace teams. You will drive HR and talent initiatives aligned with Spirax Group practices and build trusted relationships with leaders across business units.

The role emphasizes delivering HR strategies, coaching managers, and managing multiple projects while upholding our commitment to equal opportunity and confidentiality. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable years of experience.
• 5+ years in Human Resources.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop close working relationships with leaders and their teams.
• Collaborate with ETS and Group HR leadership to deliver HR strategies.
• Focus on talent-related initiatives to grow competitiveness.
• Advise people managers with confidentiality and credibility.
• Work with HR partners to implement our people strategy for client groups.
• Coach managers to create engaged, high-performing environments.

Skills

Business acumen

Relationship building

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

HR Business PartnerComposed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

As a HR Business Partner, you will join our Human Resources team and provide support to our Industrial Process Heating and Electric Heat Trace commercial teams. The HR Business Partner will be responsible for driving HR and talent.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop close working relationships with the Industrial Process Heating and Electric Heat Trace leaders and their teams by demonstrating a strong business acumen when discussing key business objectives and projects.
• Work in conjunction with the ETS and Group HR leadership and HR COEs to help deliver effective HR strategies and operational solutions that drive business specific objectives.
• Focus on talent related initiatives that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on people-related issues for people managers while demonstrating empathy, credibility, and integrity and maintaining confidentiality.
• Provide advice and support on a wide range of HR issues in keeping with our Spirax Group practices, culture and values.
• Work with various HR partners to manage the implementation and execution of our people strategy with the assigned client group.
• Counsel and coach people managers and leaders on Expectations of People Managers, and provide strategic HR advice to create engaged and high performing work environments that enhance employee engagement and develop the full potential of our talented workforce.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team in the implementation of our operational and talent strategies that build trust, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and workforce productivity.
• Brings best practice and external perspectives to strategic and operational business discussions and people management decision-making.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or comparable years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in Human Resources.
• Robust relationship building and influencing skills.
• Strong learning orientation, curiosity and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.