Pay Range: €71250 - €101750

 

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 a Head of HR Services, 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 a Head of HR Services, you will drive the achievement of our strategic HR goals by:

Leading global HR Service delivery: Manage and guide all HR service delivery teams— team based in Vilnius Hub, outsourced service provider, and in-country HR Services teams—ensuring operational excellence, optimal resource deployment, and effective resolution of complex issues and escalations.Championing continuous improvement and innovation: Implement best-in-class practices, optimize HR processes, define and monitor KPIs and SLAs, and uphold strong governance and compliance frameworks to deliver scalable and efficient services.Collaborating across the HR ecosystem: Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and senior leaders to align HR service delivery with strategic business priorities, manage operational and transformational risks, and build strong global stakeholder relationships.Inspiring and developing HR teams: Lead and coach HR service leads and staff by setting clear goals, promoting a high-performance and customer-focused culture, and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of HR services and processes worldwide.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Degree-level education with a professional HR qualification (e.g. CIPD preferred), and strong knowledge of employment law, case management, processes, and HR systems like Workday.Proven experience leading people and change in a shared service model, managing performance to KPIs and SLAs, and working with complex relationships including trade unions and works councils.Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, resolve conflict, hold challenging conversations, and drive engagement across all levels.Results-oriented and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset, strong communication skills, MS Office proficiency, and the ability to manage competing priorities with a customer focus.

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:

Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; hybrid way of working; health insurance from the first day of employment; employee assistance program.25 days of paid vacation leaveIIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contributions.Life, accidents & critical diseases insurancePaid volunteering opportunities (2 days per year)Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization

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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How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.  For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply:  Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com)

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