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Axalta · 1 day ago

People Experience Partner

Greater Philadelphia

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axalta is a leading company in the coatings industry, focused on innovative solutions that protect and enhance products. The People Experience Partner plays a vital role in partnering with leaders to implement HR programs and solutions that align with business objectives, while also supporting strategic talent agendas and managing employee relations.

IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingSustainability

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with leaders to execute people-related initiatives around performance management, employee relations, coaching, employee engagement, culture, organizational change, organizational development/team effectiveness, career pathing, and learning & development

Pull through / execute on the strategic talent agenda set by the BU/Functional HR leaders (including workforce planning, succession, leadership development, talent acquisition, team effectiveness, etc.)

Build solid relationships with leaders and assist them in finding appropriate HR solutions to meet their needs. Coach them to effectively manage and grow their teams, in alignment with organizational goals, values, competencies, and policies/procedures

Lead key people process implementation (performance management, compensation planning, development planning, etc.) throughout assigned sites/functions/business units

Partner with our HR Centers of Excellence teams to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs across the organization

Improve and apply HR processes, policies and standards, meeting local and federal employment laws

Partner with business stakeholders and HR teams to develop and implement Employee Relations best practices and programs, including progressive discipline. Handle employee complaints, manage grievance procedures and facilitate counseling in conjunction with other stakeholders. Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner

Identify root causes and conduct relevant data analysis in order to propose both short-term and long-term HR interventions and solutions that benefit client groups

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementHR Generalist ExperienceEmployee RelationsLocal Employment LawsProject ManagementCoaching SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business or related field required

5+ year experience within an HR function; broad HR generalist experience across multiple disciplines is strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of local employment practices, laws, regulations, unions and work councils (where applicable)

Ability to leverage resources, escalate and redirect work within a global HR model (across COEs, AskHR, HRBP, etc.)

Experience working across all levels of the organization and globally

Ability to effectively influence and work through others

Must have a solutions orientation and be able to develop 'win/win' solutions that support business initiatives and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations

Demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place

Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results)

Ability to provide creative solutions and unique approaches to HR/business challenges

Prior experience advising clients on HR matters, including the investigation and resolution of complex employee relations matters

Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills

Independent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Prior experiencing working in a large, multi-national, heavily matrixed company is strongly preferred

Prior manufacturing experience strongly preferred (for relevant roles)

Company

Axalta

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Axalta provides performance coatings for a wide range of industrial applications; light vehicle and commercial vehicle coatings for original equipment manufacturers; and refinish surface preparation and coating systems for body shops globally.

Founded in 1866

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees