Senior HR Generalist

Trelleborg Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including BI/

Generous annual leave

Flexible hybrid working environment

Job summary

Trelleborg is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, delivering our People agenda across PA Marine Systems.

You will partner with the Senior HR Business Partner, advise leaders across multiple locations (US focus, with Australia support), and manage employee relations, recruitment, performance, and compliance in a broad, hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of broad HR experience in senior/generalist roles.
• Strong knowledge of US employment law and practices.
• Experience supporting international locations and cultures.
• Manufacturing/engineering/industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR advisor to managers and employees on day‑to‑day HR matters.
• Independently manage employee relations cases and investigations.
• Guide on employment legislation and HR policies, focusing on US law.
• Support HR topics across additional jurisdictions, especially Australia.
• Partner on workforce planning, talent reviews, and People projects.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding.
• Drive performance management and talent processes.

Skills

7+ years HR experience

US employment law knowledge

HR advisory

Cross-cultural experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment?

Start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry in the world. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here.

At Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure, we go beyond service, building lasting partnerships with engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver long-term solutions that make a real impact.

About the role

As Senior HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle and ensuring the consistent delivery of our People agenda across PA Marine Systems.

You will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner and act as a trusted HR advisor to leaders and employees across multiple international locations, with a particular focus on the US and additional support across other countries, including Australia.

This is a broad and hands-on senior HR role, combining employee relations, recruitment, performance and talent management, organizational changes, HR compliance and operational HR delivery.

You will bring strong HR judgment, sound knowledge of employment legislation and the confidence to independently manage a broad range of people-related topics, while partnering closely with the Senior HR Business Partner on more complex organizational and strategic matters.

About your responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and employees on day-to-day HR and employee relations matters.
• Independently manage employee relations cases, including performance matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations and conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance on employment legislation and HR policies, with a strong focus on US employment law and practices.
• Support HR topics across additional jurisdictions, particularly Australia.
• Partner with the Senior HR Business Partner on organizational changes, workforce planning, talent reviews and People projects.
• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Drive and support performance management, development and talent processes.
• Ensure accurate HR documentation, data quality and compliance with local legislation and company policies.
• Support employee engagement, communication and change initiatives across multiple locations.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically 7+ years of broad HR experience in a Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager or comparable role.
• Strong hands-on employee relations experience.
• Strong working knowledge of US employment law and employment practices is essential.
• Knowledge of Australian employment law and HR practices is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting multiple international locations and working across cultures.
• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong judgment and confidence advising managers on people-related matters.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented and comfortable working independently in an international matrix organization.

Our Offer and Benefits

• A broad and senior HR role with significant autonomy and international exposure.
• Close collaboration with leaders and an experienced international People Team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within Trelleborg.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Social and charity events.

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground-breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.

We provide an encouraging environment which offers growth within the company while investing in employee training/education. Our facility is a close and friendly community which allows you to brainstorm your ideas with other colleagues.

We encourage applications from people of all nationalities, religions, genders, sexual identities, different ages and people with disabilities.

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