HR consultant

As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and structuring of our recently
established US subsidiary in Charlotte. Working closely with the Group HR Director, the Director HR US and local leadership,you will drive key HR initiatives to enable business growth, foster a strong team culture, and ensure compliance with US labor laws.

Client Details

Full-service air-cooled condensers manufacturer, with international presence.

Description

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
* Lead end-to-end recruitment for the Charlotte office (mainly engineering, project, procurement and support roles)
* Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs aligned with business growth
* Develop and implement efficient and scalable recruitment processes
* Manage external recruitment partners where relevant
* Ensure a strong candidate experience and employer branding consistency

2. Talent Development & Employee Experience
* Support the onboarding and integration of new employees in a growing environment
* Drive performance management processes in alignment with Group practices
* Identify talent development needs and implement relevant learning initiatives
* Provide coaching and guidance to managers on leadership and people management
* Contribute to building a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing workplace culture

3. HR Operations & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with US federal and North Carolina labor laws and regulations
* Implement and monitor HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook
* Oversee key HR processes such as:
o Employment contracts
o Leave management
o Disciplinary actions (if needed)
o Termination processes
* Liaise with external legal counsel when required
* Ensure proper HR documentation and audit readiness

4. Organizational Development & Structuring
* Support leadership in structuring the organization as it scales
* Advise on role design, reporting lines, and workforce optimization
* Contribute to succession planning and critical talent identification

5. HR Administration & Local Coordination
* Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees in the US subsidiary
* Coordinate with the Director HR US on payroll
* Monitor and improve HR systems and tools usage
* Ensure alignment between local practices and Group HR standards

Profile

Minimum 10 years of HR experience, including HR Business Partner roles
* Strong experience in a US-based SME or growing subsidiary environment
* Solid knowledge of US labor law, especially North Carolina regulations
* Experience in recruitment and talent development in technical/industrial environments is a plus
* Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
* Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* High level of autonomy and accountability
* Ability to build trust in a small, close-knit team
* Comfortable working in an international matrix environment

Job Offer

• Highly competitive hourly rate of pay
• Part time 2-3 Days a week opportunity
• Medical, dental and vision benefits from day 1
• Flexible days to work during the week
• Could be a potential full time opportunity after 3-6 months

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