Senior HR Generalist - EMEA (Job Req #2024-282)

UK Office, Reading, England, United Kingdom Req #1945
Monday, September 23, 2024

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Working closely with all members of the Human Resources team, the Senior HR Generalist will play a strategic role in support to managers and employees based in EMEA region, In addition, they will development and maintain local HR policies and programs. As the sole HR representative in the region, day to day activities span from strategic to hands on, employee relations to Talent Acquisition. 

Who you report to: Director, Human Resources – Regional

What we offer: 

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.   

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, professional development support and a ton of fun social activities and events! 

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video team, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.  

What the job is all about:

  • Understand business goals and work to ensure the effective execution of HR programs, processes, policies, communications, and strategic initiatives to meet business objectives 
  • Take a hands-on approach to strategic partnering as trusted advisor to client group leaders and employees in coaching, mentoring and educating on their obligations to ensure all company standards and practices are upheld to enable a safe, healthy and compliant work environment
  • Provide HR insights to help localize and drive talent management strategic priorities in assigned client groups, including workforce planning and talent acquisition, manager and employee development, succession planning, and annual compensation and performance review cycles
  • Act as local Health & Safety representative; ensure compliance with jurisdictional H&S regulations including creating and updating policies and procedures, training, documentation and communication with local staff
  • Working independently with regional people leaders, relying on support from HR colleagues primarily in Ottawa for support or subject matter expertise and consulting their manager for complex issues
  • Support the full recruitment life-cycle for all EMEA region roles, from candidate sourcing to onboarding
  • Provide guidance and support on HR policies or processes related to country specific legislation and compliance for the region including time and leave policies, governmental compliance reporting submissions, internal or external audits, corporate wide policies that include HR subject matter
  • Act as liaison between the regional client group and corporate head-office administrative teams assist with implementation of corporate programs and initiatives as required
  • Assist with special HR projects and local initiatives as required
  • Perform other related duties as required

Who you are:

  • University or college degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline, and/or equivalent work experience in an HR team
  • Minimum 8+ years of HR Generalist/HR Business Partner experience preferably in a multi-national organization
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions within the scope of the role, raising issues as required to their manager
  • Experience navigating the full recruitment and employee life cycle
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with many levels in the organization
  • Ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of diplomacy; ability to build trusted relationships with both regional leaders and employees
  • Knowledge of UK employment related legislation required, additional regions in EMEA an asset
  • Strong-working knowledge of MS-Office package and general computer software; familiarity with Ceridian Dayforce an asset
  • Fluency in and English (oral and written) required
  • Travel less than 5% of the time both regionally in EMEA and to Ottawa, Canada

 

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Other details

  • Job Family Human Resources
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  • Pay Type Salary