People Advisory Partner

Johnson Matthey; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Johnson Matthey is seeking a People Advisory Partner in the United States. You will drive local change initiatives, coach managers, and manage complex employee relations while ensuring policy compliance and alignment with company standards.

We value strong knowledge of US employment law, collaboration with unions, and a proactive, disciplined approach to risk and communication. This hybrid role requires on-site presence and supports a multi‑shift operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in labor relations with unions and handling complex employee issues.
• On-site plant/production support experience preferred.
• Hybrid role requiring on-site presence as needed and flexibility for multi-shift environments.
• Strong knowledge of US employment law and HR practices.
• Degree in HR, Business or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in HR advisory or employee relations with coaching capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead local implementation of people change initiatives (org design, performance frameworks, engagement programs).
• Partner with managers to cascade, embed and sustain change plans; coach managers on people issues.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, ensuring compliance and consistency; collaborate with unions as needed.
• Provide clear, structured policy interpretation; escalate high-risk cases to Regional/Country Advisory Lead.
• Bridge enterprise frameworks with local execution; collaborate across HR functions for coordinated delivery.
• Ensure all case handling and change delivery are well documented and aligned with standards.
• Offer insights on local risks, adoption challenges and colleague sentiment to inform decisions.

Skills

Labor relations

HR advisory

Employee relations

Change management

Communication

US employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

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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