Strategic HR Business Partner - U.S. & Canada

Socomec Group; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socomec North America seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with two business lines across the U.S. and Canada.

You will drive talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and compliance while partnering with leadership to enable a high‑performing culture. The role requires 7+ years in HR, US employment law knowledge, and collaboration with international teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of broad HR experience in the key responsibility areas.
• Experience supporting teams located in USA and Canada.
• Proven change agent in a business environment.
• Collaborative experience with cross‑functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: forecast talent needs, develop recruitment strategies, create job descriptions, participate in interviews, onboard new hires.
• Oversee DPR and Performance Review processes, guide salary reviews and variable compensation, facilitate succession planning.
• Act as advisor on employee relations, mediate conflicts, ensure fair resolutions.
• Drive Employee Engagement & Development programs, support career development and leadership initiatives.
• Conduct Investigations & Compliance, ensure confidentiality and regulatory adherence, train managers on policy.
• Lead HR Projects & Strategic Initiatives (HRIS/payroll, diversity & inclusion, organizational culture).
• Collaborate with HR Admin, TA, Payroll, HRD and HQ HR teams to ensure smooth changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

US employment law

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR related field

Master's in Industrial Relations (MIR)

CHRL/SHRM designation preferred

Tools

ADP

TriNet

Oracle HRIS

Job description

Socomec North America seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with two business lines across the U.S. and Canada.

You will drive talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, engagement, and compliance while partnering with leadership to enable a high‑performing culture. The role requires 7+ years in HR, US employment law knowledge, and collaboration with international teams.