HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)

Job summary

The HR Business Partner will play a crucial role in shaping the organizational culture and enhancing leadership capabilities within a manufacturing site. This position involves close collaboration with local managers and alignment with regional HR standards to drive strategic initiatives and manage day-to-day HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of HR experience, preferably as an HR Business Partner or senior HR specialist in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, labor law, and union relations.
• Experience in a matrix organization or international corporate environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Lead HR initiatives to maintain a stable manufacturing environment and ensure compliance with training and policies.
• Drive workforce and succession planning, as well as talent development efforts.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on HR matters and coach managers on leadership and performance skills.
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes across various functions including recruitment and performance management.
• Manage employee relations issues and ensure compliance with labor laws and collective agreements.
• Support organizational change initiatives and maintain high standards in HR documentation and processes.
• Represent HR in local leadership forums and promote global HR policies and diversity principles.
• Analyze and act on HR metrics relevant to the business area.

Skills

• Strong business acumen with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• High integrity and professionalism, capable of building trust at all levels.
• Structured and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated and collaborative mindset.

Tools

• HR metrics analysis tools and HR management systems.