Johnson Matthey

HR Business Partner

Pilar - AR Full time

Pilar, Argentina (hybrid)

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As an HR Business Partner, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future.  

The role: 

As an HR Business Partner, you will help drive our goals by: 

  • Leading the local implementation of people change initiatives, such as organisational design, performance frameworks and engagement programmes. 

  • Partnering with managers to cascade, embed and sustain change plans while coaching them to build capability in handling people issues. 

  • Managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence, ensuring compliance and consistency. 

  • Providing clear, structured advice on policy interpretation and escalating high-risk or precedent-setting cases to the Regional/Country Advisory Lead. 

  • Acting as the bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution, collaborating with Business Partners, Centres of Expertise and People Operations for joined-up delivery. 

  • Ensuring all case handling and change delivery are well documented, compliant and aligned with company standards. 

  • Offering insights on local risks, adoption challenges and colleague sentiment to inform regional and enterprise decision-making. 

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role: 

  • Strong understanding of Argentinian employment law and HR practices; knowledge of Brazil labour regulations is an advantage.  

  • Proven experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role, with the ability to manage complex cases effectively. A degree in HR, Business or a related field is an advantage. 

  • Experience working with unions and understanding of plant/production site support is highly beneficial. 

  • Demonstrated capability in leading local change initiatives and coaching managers to ensure successful adoption. 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with resilience to manage sensitive issues. 

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, while remaining flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment. 

  • Autonomous and confident in making decisions, balancing risk and compliance. 

  • Fluent English (written and spoken). 

  • Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation is an advantage. 

Even if you only match some of the skills, we’d love to hear from you to discuss further! 

What we offer: 

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as: 

  • Annual performance-based bonus 

  • Employee recognition program 

  • Medical insurance 

  • 2 additional paid leave days annually 

  • 2 paid volunteering days 

  • Meal and travel allowances 

  • On-site occupational health and nutritionist services 

  • Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, car maintenance, and electronics 

  • Access to virtual learning and development platforms 

  • Daycare expense reimbursement 

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected. 

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact GlobalRecruit@matthey.com. We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience. 

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised. 

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