Junior People Partner Americas
Houston
G&A – People & Experience /
Full-time /
Hybrid
At Kpler, we simplify global trade information and provide valuable insights. Founded in 2014, our goal is to help over 10,000 organisations by offering the best intelligence on commodities, energy, and maritime through a single platform.
Working at Kpler means you'll be a key player in turning complex data into strategic resources for our clients. Your role involves creating data-driven stories that empower clients in their industries.
Your expertise helps Kpler navigate markets successfully. Your journey starts here, where innovation meets impact. Join our team of 500+ talented people from 35+ countries worldwide.
As a People Partner, you will be the primary contact for our employees and line managers in your jurisdiction, from onboarding to exits.
While enhancing employee experiences during pivotal moments, your mission is also to collaborate seamlessly with various teams in our People department, ensuring a smooth operation.
To excel in this role, you must deeply understand our business, embody our culture, and build strong relationships across the organisation to anticipate needs and proactively address concerns.
The People Partner will be based at or around Houston, Texas, and report to the People Partner Manager.
Responsibilities include
- Responsible for end-to-end employee lifecycle activities within your area of responsibility working with various stakeholders to ensure a seamless process e.g., onboarding/inductions
- Ensure compliance with labour law in your region and reduce legal risks. Partner with external legal parties, if needed
- Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the employment law, benefits, and policies in your region
- Represent the People team in your region
- Provide advice to the People Business Partners on complex matters
- Partner with our Head of Compensation, Benefits & Mobility on our benefits program
- Be the main point of contact for any local employee queries, providing HR guidance and offering pragmatic solutions quickly
- Build and maintain relationships with employees, being aware of the mood and morale and either address them or escalate as needed
- Support our employees in their personal development and long-term growth during their Kpler journey
- Manage visa and immigration matters in partnership with our external provider, when needed
- Seek continuous improvements in our People policies and evaluate current processes for increased efficiencies
- Ensure the information with respect to your jurisdiction is easily accessible on the Hub (our intranet) and up-to-date
- Participate in various projects within the broader People Team to improve the People experience at Kpler
You are or have…
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant fields
- 3 years of professional experience in a People / Human Resources function
- Thorough knowledge of benefits and labour and State laws in the US - experience dealing with complex employee matters and scaling a people function is an asset
- Proven experience in building and implementing new policies
- Organised, proactive with attention to detail and a data-driven mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Skilled in planning and managing priorities
- A can-do attitude and results-oriented
- Willing to invest in a positive and international working environment full of opportunities
- Working proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese will be considered an advantage
We're a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions that tackle market challenges head-on. If you're driven by customer satisfaction and thrive on turning ideas into reality, then you've found your ideal destination. Are you prepared to embark on this exciting journey with us?
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Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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