HR Advisory: Support the Americas region on HR matters, particularly around local employment laws, compliance, and regulatory issues.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

local employment lawsperformance managementHR generalist experiencedata-driven decision makingproblem solvingconflict resolutioncoachingtalent developmentprocess improvementcompliance

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscultural sensitivitytrust buildingcollaborationadaptabilityinsight sharingcoaching and developmentemployee relationsanalytical thinkingdecision-making