HRBP, Dalry site

Job title: HRBP, Dalry site

City, country: Dalry, Ayrshire, UK

Work mode: Hybrid (4 days at the office & 1 day at home)

As an HRBP, you will serve as a strategic partner to the business, providing expert HR guidance and support to our unionized manufacturing operations. This position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and provides HR guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of HR programs/initiatives at site level. You will play a critical role in managing employee relations, union negotiations, and HR initiatives in a unionized setting. Your goal will be to foster a positive workplace culture that aligns with our business objectives and promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

HR Partnership: Collaborate with site leadership to develop and implement HR plans that support business goals and drive organizational performance. Conduct regular assessments of HR needs, workforce planning, and talent acquisition strategies to ensure the availability of a skilled and diverse workforce. Analyse HR metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and actionable plans. Drives diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an engaged and inclusive workplace culture.
Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor and provide guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring prompt and effective resolution whilst maintaining positive employee relations. Collaborate with union representatives to negotiate bargaining agreements and address employee concerns. Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and best practices. Conduct investigations into employee complaints, grievances or disciplinaries, ensuring compliance with company procedures and employment laws.
Talent Development and Succession Planning: Identify key talent and high-potential employees, working closely with managers to develop and implement robust development plans. Collaborate with corporate HR and learning and development teams to deliver training programs that enhance employee skills and competencies. Drive succession planning efforts by identifying critical roles, assessing talent readiness, and implementing strategies to ensure a strong leadership pipeline.
Compensation and Benefits: Partner with the Regional Total Rewards Lead to implement competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs. Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations regarding compensation, benefits, and employment practices. Provide guidance on salary administration, incentive programs and benefits. · HR Policy and Compliance: Interpret and communicate corporate HR policies, ensuring compliance with all dsm-firmenich requirements and UK local laws and regulations. Conduct regular audits to assess HR compliance and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate HR-related risks and resolve any legal issues related to HR practices
L&D: Ensure everyone has access to relevant information on the Company’s development strategies and access to tools. Supports the Regional lead in the training life-cycle, including needs analysis, training strategy, training development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs and tools.

We bring

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry
A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the beauty and fragrance industries.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
A supportive workplace environment with importance placed on work/life balance.
A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
An esteemed leadership team driving the industry forward, offering mentorship and guidance to shape your career path.

You bring

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing environment or similar.
Strong knowledge of employment laws and collective bargaining.
Proven experience in managing employee relations and resolving workplace issues.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development
Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by the end of August 2024!. For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter (mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com )

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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