HR Advisory: Support the Americas region on HR matters, particularly around local employment laws, compliance, and regulatory issues. Ensure HR practices are aligned with country, state, and local labor legislation.
Support Enterprise Strategy: Help implement HR initiatives that align with global business goals while addressing the unique needs of the Americas region.
Performance Management: Assist People Leaders and employees with performance management processes, including appraisals, coaching, and performance improvement plans. Help ensure consistency and fairness in performance reviews.
Employee Relations & Compliance: Collaborate with employee relations teams to resolve issues, support positive employee relations, and ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.
Talent Development Support: Provide insights on talent development needs, support training and development initiatives, and ensure their successful implementation within the Americas.
Coaching & Development: Advise People Leaders on best practices for managing performance and career development. Assist in resolving performance issues and help build high-performing teams.
Partner with Insights & Analytics Team: Work with the Insights and Analytics team to share regional insights that inform decisions on workforce planning, talent trends, and people data.
HR Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes by leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools. Ensure that processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with business objectives.
Support Engagement Initiatives: Help implement local engagement initiatives aligned with business goals, working with leadership to improve retention, foster inclusivity, and build a positive culture across the region.

Requirements

Knowledge of Local Employment Laws: Comprehensive understanding of US employment law and HR best practices, with the ability to apply these laws effectively in a business context.
Experience in Performance Management: Practical experience supporting performance management processes, including employee reviews and feedback.
HR Generalist Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR practices and a focus on regional support.
Strong Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with leadership and employees.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to interpret HR data and make decisions that align with business needs.
Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve people issues and manage conflict with a focus on sound decision-making.
Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of the diverse cultural landscape and ability to adapt HR strategies to meet local needs.
Technical Acumen: Understanding of strategies for implementing process improvement using automation, A.I., and other technology tools.
Experience and capability to leverage ServiceNow, Workday, and common productivity tools.
Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

local employment lawsperformance managementHR generalist experiencedata-driven decision makingproblem solvingconflict resolutionprocess improvementcoachingtalent developmentemployee relations

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscultural sensitivitytrust buildingcollaborationadaptabilityleadership supportcoaching abilitiesinsight sharingengagement supportteam building