Company Description
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
Job Description
Provide Human Resource services to the assigned client departments. Counsel and advise managers regarding company policies, practices, and procedures. Lead and/or provide significant support to HR projects to improve processes.
- Provide Human Resources support to assigned U.S.-based client groups, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and employment best practices
- Serve as the primary point of contact for U.S. employee mobility, including all visa-related matters (H-1B, student visas, green cards), partnering closely with Legal and Global Mobility
- Advise managers on complex employee relations matters, terminations, and organizational changes; ensure compliance with U.S. labor law and internal standards
- Act as the trusted HR liaison for cross-functional reorganization efforts and workforce planning, with deep knowledge of U.S. employment regulations
- Lead and support key HR initiatives and cyclical processes such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and policy reviews
- Recommend and implement HR process improvements that drive operational efficiency and employee experience
- Monitor and interpret U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements; ensure policies remain current and in line with legal obligations and John Crane standards
- Deliver HR-related training sessions as needed; must be confident in presenting and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Regular onsite presence required: 4 days/week at the Pasadena office
- Willingness to travel up to 25%, primarily for training or project-based needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources management
- HR Generalist experience with Engineering team's preferred
- International/visa/mobility expertise highly desired
- Minimum 5 years human resources experience
- Professional certification desired
- Excellent project management skills
- Previous broad HR experience essential (Shared Services experience preferred)
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
