People Advisory Partner

Matthey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health insurance

Voluntary benefits

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Johnson Matthey seeks a People Advisory Partner to drive local change initiatives, advise on policy, and manage complex employee relations cases. You will collaborate with unions, HR partners, and production sites in a hybrid, on-site‑as-needed setting, ensuring compliant delivery and strong stakeholder communication.

The role requires labor relations experience, US HR practice knowledge, and a collaborative mindset to balance risk and compliance across a matrixed global organization.

Qualifications

• Labor relations experience required and working with unions and CBAs.
• Experience in HR advisory or employee relations in a multi-shift environment.
• Strong knowledge of US employment law and HR practices.
• Degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead local implementation of people change initiatives including design and engagement programs.
• Coach managers to cascade, embed and sustain change plans.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with compliance and union collaboration.
• Provide clear advice on policy interpretation and escalate high-risk cases.
• Bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure documentation, compliance and alignment with company standards.
• Offer insights on local risks and colleague sentiment for regional decisions.

Skills

Labor relations

US employment law

HR advisory

Employee relations

Change management

Coaching managers

Communication skills

Organizational design

Performance frameworks

Interpersonal skills

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

Union relations tools

Job description

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a People Advisory Partner, you’ll join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history and innovation. You’ll help tackle the world’s biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern society and enhancing lives - as we continue to apply, refine and recycle metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient future.

Role

The role: As a People Advisory Partner, you will help drive our goals by:

• Leading the local implementation of people change initiatives, such as organisational design, performance frameworks and engagement programmes.
• Partnering with managers to cascade, embed and sustain change plans while coaching them to build capability in handling people issues.
• Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence, ensuring compliance and consistency, and working collaboratively with unions where required.
• Providing clear, structured advice on policy interpretation and escalating high-risk or precedent-setting cases to the Regional/Country Advisory Lead.
• Acting as the bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution, collaborating with Business Partners, Centres of Expertise and People Operations for joined-up delivery.
• Ensuring all case handling and change delivery are well documented, compliant and aligned with company standards.
• Offering insights on local risks, adoption challenges and colleague sentiment to inform regional and enterprise decision-making.

Key skills

• Labor relations experience required, this role with be working with unions and supporting adherence to the CBA.
• On-site plant/production site support experience is strongly preferred.
• This is a hybrid role but will require being on-site as needed, as well as flexibility to support a multi-shift operation.
• This is a collaborative environment and members of the People Advisory team must be willing to support metal-free facilities with high security protocol.
• Strong understanding of US employment law and HR practices.
• Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role, with the ability to manage complex cases effectively.
• A degree in HR, Business or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in leading local change initiatives and coaching managers to ensure successful adoption.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with resilience to manage sensitive issues.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, while remaining flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment.
• Autonomous and confident in making decisions, balancing risk and compliance.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation is an advantage.

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further!

What we offer

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional Employer Contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift based roles)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Assistance

Inclusion & diversity

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Contact and application

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail]. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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