Associate HR Advisor (US)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an Associate HR Advisor, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.

Your responsibilities: 

• Process administrative tasks in JM internal HR system related to employee life cycle.
• Handle individual employee issues and answer queries / cater to individual needs, employment, terms and conditions, policy, procedure and best practices.
• Provide reliable and timely support to employees, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing advice and support on policy interpretation by using ticketing tool where possible.
• Advise on various HR matters including payroll, Workday system administration, performance and absence management. Escalating to specialist teams as required.
• Take accountability for issue resolution and/or escalation of queries if they cannot be resolved.

Requirements for the role: 

• Professional proficiency in English language, written & verbal (must have). 
• Experience in HR field, ideally in an HR admin/operations/services role: employee onboarding and offboarding, employment contracts, time & attendance, absences, benefits administration, maintaining employee records, etc would be a benefit.  
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization.
• Team player able to work independently and be proactive.  Structured, accurate and detail-oriented personality.
• Tech-savvy and capable of quickly learning to use systems and tools. Experience with Workday is a huge plus.
   

This role supports our US employees and therefore requires working shifts that are 9 AM to 6 PM and 1 PM to 10 PM.
 

• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program. 

• 25 days of paid vacation leave 

• IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions. 

• Life, accidents & critical diseases insurance 

• Paid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year) 

• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization 
   

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: 

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

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. 

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected]. 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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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:  Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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