Senior HR Manager, Europe

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

The Senior HR Manager Europe must be passionate about influencing and collaborating with employees at all levels of the organization. Ideal candidates will have the right blend of strategic approach but also know when to investigate to carryout results. As a strategic business partner, this role is responsible for partnering with Europe Leaders on a broad range of HR initiatives and programs. Moreover, the individual will engage in strategy development and deployment activities, encouraging close collaboration with all functional leaders. In this capacity, you will report to both the Global VP HR for our Systems Protection business and the HR Senior Director in EMEA.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Implement and drive Human Resources initiatives that align with business strategies including but not limited to Works Counsel relationship, performance management, career development, compensation practices, and HR policies.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for strategic HR initiatives that grow our leaders and teams and reinforce our values and culture.

• Build and implement engagement initiatives to enhance employee morale, happiness, and efficiency.

• Collaborate with leadership to identify and address HR-related challenges and opportunities and implement solutions.

• Serve as an advisor, negotiator, and liaison to the various works councils in Europe that further our partnerships while supporting nVent's growth aspirations.

• Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Ensure HR practices align with local labor laws and regulations across European countries.

• Develop HR leadership for succession and the Human Resources capabilities at each site.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive HR Leadership experience with industry-leading companies within Europe (manufacturing preferred)

• Experience in a multisite environment from an operations perspective including knowledge of lean manufacturing principles while working in a matrix environment.

• Strong eye for business and analytical mind set.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proficient in English required; other languages such as German and French a plus.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.