HR Manager, US

RecruiterPal; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Global Markets Group in Houston is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive change management, employee engagement, and US HR operations within a fast-moving commodities trading business.

You will partner with global HR and Corporate Communications, ensure payroll accuracy, lead performance processes, and deliver diverse HR initiatives, while maintaining compliance with employment laws. This role requires 10+ years of hands-on HR experience and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of HR experience in a fast-moving environment.
• Knowledge of global employment laws and regulatory reporting.
• Strong change management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support change management initiatives arising from business transformation and strategic projects.
• Act as trusted advisor on leadership, employee engagement, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulatory reporting in the US.
• Manage employee relations and engagement activities in the US, including investigations.
• Deliver US engagement initiatives with global HR and Corporate Communications teams.
• Collaborate with Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Coordinate payroll checks and ensure accuracy and timely administration.
• Lead HR projects including performance management, HR metrics, and HRIS implementation.
• Support recruitment process: review resumes, schedule interviews, onboard new hires.

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The JERA Global Markets Group (JERAGM) is a leading utility-backed energy trader specialising in LNG, power,coaland freight.

As JERA’s exclusive trading and optimisation platform for majority shareholder, JERAGM operates one of the most exciting energy portfolios in the world, which gives it an in-depth understanding of the way local,regionaland international energy markets behave. Thisexpertiseenables us to capture trading opportunities, optimise portfolios, createvalueand enhance security of supply for our customers.

Headquartered in Singapore, JERAGM has a global talent pool of about 400 people across officeslocatedin five strategic locations: Singapore, the UK (London), Japan (Tokyo), the US (Houston)and Australia (Brisbane).

RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will be based in our Houston office and will be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting change management initiatives arising from business transformation, and strategic projects.
• Acting as a trusted advisor and partner to senior stakeholders on leadership, employee engagement, and change management.
• Ensuring compliance with all existing governmental employment legislation and regulatory reporting requirements
• Managing all employee relations and engagement activities in the US including developing employee relations practices necessary, managing investigations and ensuring any employee relations issues are dealt with quickly and effectively.
• Managing and delivering all engagement activities in the US in conjunction with our global HR and Corporate Communications teams including organising events and implementing initiatives to promote employee engagement and assist in develop a positive and cohesive JERAGM culture
• Partnering with HR Advisory and HR Specialists (e.g., Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning) to deliver integrated people solutions aligned to business priorities. Build and maintain relationships across the Jera Group as a whole.
• Work closely with the payroll team to check payroll. Ensure 100% accuracy and timely administration of payroll
• Lead or be involved in a variety of global HR projects including performance management, HR Metrics and dashboards and HRIS implementation including some elements of data entry.
• Facilitate learning and development for the US teams, working with the global HR team to manage and roll out the annual performance management process.
• Managing facilities projects, delivering certain elements of office administration as required.
• Support therecruitment process; review and shortlist resume as required; schedule interviews and manage onboarding for all new hires.

Note that in addition to these duties employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Core requirements / Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of relevant hands-on HR experience, with experience in commodities trading, energy or financial services an advantage.
• Good knowledge of global employment laws and practices with ability to deliver in a commercially focused manner
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive with quick and accurate turnaround
• Autonomous and proactive and willingness to be involved in a variety of HR and facilities projects.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Data analytical skills with the ability to present data to a high standard
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to connect effectively with colleagues globally, this role will be working closely with colleagues in the UK, Japan and Singapore.

Role Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.

JERA Global Markets is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the diversity of our workforce.