Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 nVents 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

• Bachelors 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 mindset.
• 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.
• About nVent: We are a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. 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 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 portfolio includes brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work, including philanthropic activities and the nVent in Action matching program.
• Core values that shape our culture: Innovative & adaptable; Dedicated to absolute integrity; Focused on the customer first; Respectful and team oriented; Optimistic and energizing; Accountable for performance.

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.