As an HR People Partner you will be at the heart of our people experienceempowering leaders supporting employees and bringing HR initiatives to life where they matter most: on the this role you will be an advisor to People Leaders and employees on local HR topics providing coaching and support on a regular basis and offering expert guidance on employee relations compliance with local laws and policies workforce planning and change initiatives. Your work will directly shape a positive inclusive and safe workplace culture while enabling People Leaders to lead with confidence and clarity. With a strong focus on proactive support and problem-solving youll ensure our people feel heard supported and set up for success every day.

Key responsibilities

People Leader (Hiring Manager) Empowerment

• Enable People Leaders to solve problems by leveraging central tools and HR standards.

• Coach and support People Leaders for complex issues.

• Partner with People Leaders to promote an inclusive safety-first culture.

• Participate with local leadership teams as HR representative and advise on HR related matters.

Employee Experience Focus

• Foster a positive culture by embedding GEV values in local HR initiatives; focus on enhancing engagement and the overall employee experience.

• Represent the employee voice by sharing employee insights and people data with HRBPs and People Leaders.

• Guide requests through appropriate self-service channels while educating employees on new ways of working.

• Liaise with onsite/in country POps to help resolve complex Tier 1 queries requiring business direction

Local Support & Employee Relations

• Act as the local HR expert to People Leaders HRBP and COEs.

• Proactively manage employee relations issues and address everyday grievance matters to minimize the escalation of issues

• Collaborate with the COEs to resolve sensitive matters ( a corrective action post an investigation analysis of ER cases to develop appropriate actions).

• Proactively identify and address labor-related risks collaborating with or escalating to the Labor COE as appropriate to ensure timely and effective resolution.

• Ensure compliance and enforcement of local regulations/laws/policies while providing people leaders with the appropriate level of support needed for effective decision-making

HR Strategy &HR Process Activation

• Own the local employee experience by executing the workforce and talent agenda established by HRBPs.

• Support local HR projects and change initiatives with on-the-ground expertise.

• Execute and support People Leaders and employees with various HR initiatives across the talent lifecycle including culture and new HR process introductions.

• Provide inputs to decisions within the HR discipline ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements based on local knowledge and expertise.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting training compensation benefits employee development or performance management

• Must be able to work on-site at the Schenectady NY office.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience managing hourly union and field workforces.

• Manufacturing/power background.

• Extensive understanding and knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements with demonstrated experience in application of HR policies

• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity compliance & confidentiality

• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement

• Growing ability to effectively influence and constructively challenge People Leaders