Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organization with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets. We are a purpose-driven organization. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high-performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components, and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: • Revenue £1,100.7m (2024) • ~8,000 employees • Manufacturing in 20+ countries • A global customer portfolio
A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire, UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
Responsibilities A site-based HR leader role responsible for all people-based activity within our Hayward facility with two manufacturing structures (Ceramic and Metals precision manufacturing in a single site footprint). This fast-paced role balances hands-on operational, tactical, and strategic activities.
As HR Leader, supported by site HR Representative, you will partner with two site leaders and their management teams. You will deliver a professional HR service for two distinct manufacturing groups totaling 180 employees. Responsibilities include:
• End-to-end people lifecycle activities, including reward and recognition, hiring, union and employee relations, performance management, engagement, communication, and administration. • Providing professional HR advice to stakeholders, coaching our people managers, and using your influence to foster an ethical, compliant organization. • Collaborating with global HR team colleagues, supporting organizational changes and continuous improvement HR projects.
Qualifications At least 5 years experience as a HR Generalist, ideally operating within the Manufacturing industry with multi-site experience preferably in large multinational organizations. Minimum of 3 years experience administering employee health, welfare, and benefit plans, including administering 401(k) retirement programs.
Excellent understanding of US and California Labor law, Trade Union relations, and CBA compliance. Sound knowledge of COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and related state and federal regulations required. Strong employee and trade union experience, including employee welfare, disciplinary, grievance, and negotiation.
Excellent communication skills, focusing on simplicity and clarity of presentation, both written and oral. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with diverse teams in terms of seniority, function, and culture, to secure buy-in and commitment.
Resilience in achieving goals/targets and balancing competing demands. High degree of attention to detail, consistently delivering high standards within fixed timeframes, compliant with our policies.
Excellent IT skills, proficient in MS Office and HR software packages such as Applicant Tracking System, Learning Management System, HR Information System. Strong analytical, curiosity, and problem-solving skills. Capacity to proactively drive business and HR change.
Bachelors degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Morgan Organizational Competencies Human Resources Functional Competencies • Accountability/Ownership • Agility • Continuous Improvement Mindset • Business Acumen • Customer Focused / Responsive • Clear Thinking / Communication • Sound Judgment • Flexibility • Solutions Orientation/Problem Solving • Globally Collaborative
Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
In Applicants must be ITAR compliant, either: Citizen of the United States, or Permanent resident alien of the United States, or Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15
Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer.
Salary Range: $140,000-$170,000 USD