Senior Human Resources Manager

ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

At ITT, our mission is simple: to deliver advanced solutions that address our customers' most vital requirements across global markets. With manufacturing facilities and service centers in 35 countries, our diverse team of over 10,000 members collaborates with customers worldwide to provide lasting solutions that drive progress. ITT is based in Stamford, CT, and our products reach customers in about 125 countries, generating $3 billion in revenue in 2022.

ITT Operates Through Three Value Centers (business Units)

Industrial Process designs and manufactures pumps, valves, monitoring and control systems, water treatment and aftermarket services for the chemical, oil and gas, mining and other industrial process markets, as well as global service capabilities;

Motion Technologies designs and manufactures brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets;

Connect and Control Technologies designs and manufactures harsh-environment connectors and critical energy absorption and flow control components primarily for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

About The Role:

The purpose of this position is to provide Human Resources support to the ITT’S offices in Athens/Greece- UK- France- Spain & Kazakhstan. This role requires close working relationship with the local Management teams of the respective countries Responsibilities include developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and procedures to align with each country's regulations. You'll manage recruitment efforts, employee relations, and ensure compliance with local labor laws. Additionally, you'll collaborate with local teams, provide leadership training, and contribute to the overall global HR strategy of the organization. Effective communication and cultural sensitivity are crucial for success in this role.

Scope and Magnatude:

• Work closely with local stakeholders to deliver best practice HR advice and support across a range of people issues including workforce planning, organizational design, performance management and employee development.
• Provide leadership and direction to management and employees
• Responsible for transaction HR processes such as payroll, recruitment and selection, compensation planning
• Ensure all local policies and procedures are up to date, legally compliant and applied appropriately and consistently.
• Coordinating benefit administration with Finance, Brokers and payroll provider.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates as a senior HRBP to employees and managers on employee relations issues to facilitate the resolution of work-related conflicts and promote increased communication.
• Advises managers on complex relations issues (discipline, coaching associates, performance Management)
• Leads activities related to driving employee engagement and sustaining a positive work environment
• Assists employees with the preparation and interpretation of Company policies and responds to day to day enquires, concerns and grievances to ensure compliancy with local legislation.
• Lead the recruitment process from job posting to candidate selection
• Partners on complex, highly sensitive or business-critical cases to the HR Value Centre partner with an ability to use sound judgement as it relates to achieving solutions.
• Leads the investigation of associate complaints and disputes and maintains related records and files.
• Oversee performance management cycle and provide guidance to managers. 
• Coordinates and participates in the exit process, identifies opportunities and areas of concern requiring follow up.
• Prepares and executes monthly payroll with support of Finance team
• Collaborate on all Benefits and employees’ issues relating to benefits.
• Prepare and present at Regional HR Meetings
• Manages onboarding process and ensures support to both managers and employees as part of the new hire process.
• Collaborates with other HR Business Partners in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs related to employee relations.
• Contribute to the development of HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates with the Learning and Development Team to lead on local delivery and development solutions.

• BS BA or graduate degree preferred
• Min of 6 years in applicable human resources experience in a similar field or in a similar cross matrix organization in and multinational corporation
• Able to assess and solve problems that are complex and require consideration of impact on multiple areas
• Able to drive improvements to current methods and processes significantly and contribute to the creation of new and innovative solutions
• Prior experience as an HR Generalist or Employee Relations Specialist in an international and IT/Engineering environment will be highly considered