IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview:

The GEO HR Leader is responsible for overseeing and managing the human resources operations within a designated region. This role involves implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the business objectives and foster a positive work environment. The GEO HR Leader will work closely with the local HR teams and management to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, and to promote employee engagement and development.

Work Environment: This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with on-site presence at one of Climate Control’s manufacturing locations in either Eysins, Switzerland, or Olkusz, Poland.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Employee Engagement: Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement and satisfaction. Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Drive engagement action plans.
• Employee Relations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Drive the right employee relations strategies across the region.
• Performance Management: Support and guide managers in the performance management, drive performance culture across the region through processes.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR legal requirements.
• Compensation and Benefits: Oversee the administration of compensation and benefits programs. Ensure full compliance across the region and provide input and recommendations on competitive market trends.
• HR Metrics and Reporting: Analyze HR metrics and provide reports on regional people analytics. Use data to inform HR strategies and decision-making.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Build a strategy to drive diversity and inclusion in the region. Work with the local HR teams to build initiatives and implementation plans to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Minimum of 10 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to travel within the region as required.
• Experience in a multinational company is preffered.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is highly advantageous.

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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