The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to business leaders across multiple sites and, where applicable, regions, supporting the delivery of organizational objectives through effective and scalable people strategies.

Operating within a global, matrixed organization, the HRBP works in close partnership with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR Operations to deliver consistent, high-quality HR solutions while adapting to local business needs and regulatory requirements.

The role is accountable for driving organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement across a multi-site and potentially multi-country environment.

The HRBP will proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement, challenge existing practices, and deliver value-added HR initiatives that enhance performance, productivity, and culture across the enterprise.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner within a complex, matrixed organization.

• Experience operating within a global or multi-site environment, managing competing priorities across locations.

• Proven ability to balance strategic HR partnership with operational delivery.

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align HR strategies to business objectives.

• Experience working within a shared services HR model, partnering with COEs such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR Operations

• Knowledge of employment legislation across relevant jurisdictions, or ability to work effectively with regional experts

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including complex cases

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments preferred

• Proven ability to act as a strategic business partner and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Excellent people management, coaching, and workforce development skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data- and goal-oriented mindset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and challenge the status quo

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels, including union partners and external stakeholders

• Experience advising on employee relations matters and administering policies and procedures

• Experience working in union environments, including administering collective bargaining agreements, grievance investigations, and participation in negotiations preferred

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience in HRIS systems, specifically Workday

• Willingness and ability to travel to site locations on a periodic basis (approximately quarterly) to support high-level employee relations matters, participate in strategic leadership meetings, and conduct in-person engagement with leaders and employees

Strategic HR Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business leaders across multiple sites and regions

• Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies

• Balance global consistency with local adaptation of HR practices, ensuring compliance with regional requirements

• Provide constructive challenge to leadership, ensuring people decisions align with business objectives and values

• Act as a connector between sites and global HR functions, ensuring alignment and sharing of best practices

Organizational Effectiveness & Workforce Planning

• Lead workforce planning initiatives to align talent capability with current and future business needs

• Support organizational design, restructuring, and change initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve workforce productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract, recruit, and retain high-quality talent across sites and regions

• Drive robust talent management processes, including succession planning and talent reviews

• Support leadership development and promote a high-performance culture

• Encourage internal mobility and development opportunities across sites and regions

• Support onboarding and integration of new employees

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders to drive engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on people management, policies, and employment matters

• Manage employee relations matters in line with applicable local legislation, partnering with regional HR and legal teams where required

• Maintain effective relationships with employee representatives, including unions and/or works councils where applicable

• Support leadership teams in creating inclusive, collaborative, and engaging work environments

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment legislation across relevant jurisdictions

• Partner with HR Operations to ensure accurate and consistent delivery of HR processes, including payroll, employee data management, and HR systems

• Oversee HR documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance activities

• Support absence management processes, ensuring consistency and fairness

HR Analytics, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Use HR data and business metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, productivity, labor cost) to support fact-based decision-making

• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve organizational performance

• Promote and support HR systems and tools (e.g., Workday, performance management platforms)

• Lead or contribute to local and global HR projects aligned to business strategy

• Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR effectiveness and employee experience

• Challenge existing processes and drive adoption of best practices across sites and regions

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to managers and leadership teams

• Support capability development and leadership effectiveness

• Facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across teams

• Where applicable, provide leadership and direction to HR team members

Skills & Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively

• Ability to work effectively across different cultures, regions, and time zones

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-driven mindset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity

• High level of resilience, adaptability, and sound judgement

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel to site locations on a periodic basis (approximately quarterly or as required)