HR Business Partner

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented HR Business Partner to support our St Marys operations.  This role will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, driving day-to-day HR operations while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.  The ideal candidate brings energy, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to supporting our team and advancing our people strategy.  

Essential Functions:

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. 

• Establishes external relationships within the community to generate ongoing pipeline of candidates. 

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. 

• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs. 

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. 
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff. 
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licenses, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. 
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent years of experience and education/training. 

• At least 2-4 years of HR Generalist or Business Partner experience preferred. 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.  
• Good attention to detail is a must.  Strong interpersonal skills are essential.   

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power BI); advanced proficiency in Excel preferred. 

• Possess superior organization, presentation skills, and critical thinking. 

• Advanced English knowledge. 

• Must be able to maintain employee confidentiality. 

Individual must be a:

• 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 Ind-1