P&C Plant Senior Specialist

Who we are:

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here: Who we are

The Deputy People & Culture (P&C) Manager will support the People & Culture (P&C) Manager in executing the People & Culture roadmap at the plant level. The role ensures effective day‑to‑day P&C operations, strong employee relations, compliance with Québec labor laws, and the deployment of initiatives that foster a safe, inclusive, and high‑performance culture aligned with business needs. This position requires a hands-on approach, and experience supporting both hourly and salaried teams in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

People & Culture Strategy & Roadmap

• Support the deployment of the People & Culture roadmap at plant level, covering culture, engagement, leadership, organizational capabilities, and compliance.
• Translate business priorities into people initiatives that support operational performance and workforce sustainability.
• Contribute to employee engagement and culture actions, ensuring alignment with corporate frameworks and local realities.

P&C Operations & Compliance

• Ensure smooth daily P&C operations, including employee relations, staffing coordination, performance management processes, and payroll interfaces.
• Support compliance with Québec labour laws, collective agreements (where applicable), internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Assist with disciplinary processes, investigations, and grievance handling, ensuring fairness, consistency, and documentation.

Systems, Data & Processes

• Support and optimize P&C systems and tools (e.g., Bob, payroll systems, time & attendance platforms).
• Ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and timely reporting.
• Promote user adoption and provide first‑level support to supervisors and employees for P&C systems.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Employee Relations & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to supervisors and managers on people topics such as engagement, attendance management, discipline, workforce planning, and performance.
• Serve as a key relay between employees, supervisors, and the P&C team, fostering open communication and positive labor relations.
• Support conflict resolution, attendance management, and return‑to‑work processes.

Talent, Learning & Culture

• Contribute to talent development initiatives, including onboarding, training coordination, skills development, and succession planning support.
• Actively support health & safety initiatives, reinforcing a culture of prevention and employee well‑being.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in day‑to‑day practices.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner closely with plant leadership, Health & Safety, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Support change management initiatives at site level.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of P&C practices, tools, and employee experience.

Compensation & Payroll Support

• Administer corporate and local compensation programs and support annual wage and salary reviews.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive P&C experience, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment. 
• Solid working knowledge of Quebec labour laws and employment standards, P&C best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial workforce.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and work effectively at all organizational levels.

Preferred Competencies 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Sound judgment and discretion 
• Ability to balance operational demands with people‑centric decision‑making 
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and data‑driven 
• Collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively 
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, plant environment

• Knowledge of HRIS systems and data-driven P&C decision-making

Working Environment

• Mainly office environment but on occasion (when needed) go into the plant 
• Occasionally wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)