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Croda · 2 days ago

HR Business Partner

New Castle, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Croda is a FTSE100 organization focused on sustainable raw materials for Life Sciences and Consumer Care. They are seeking an HR Business Partner to lead and execute a comprehensive HR and Talent strategy at a critical operation, building strong relationships with site and business leadership to achieve site objectives.

ChemicalConsumerInnovation Management

Responsibilities

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter

You will be part of a site leadership team focused on transforming the operation, and culture to meet the rapidly changing demands of our customers and industry

Focus on identifying current and future capability gaps at all levels and lead the Talent Review Process. Identify critical talent, and leadership development needs and facilitate/lead the delivery of solutions

Work with management and the union on incident investigations, corrective actions, the grievance process, collectively bargain and draft agreements as needed. Build a professional, and productive union relationship

Partner with site management and external counsel to lead union contract negotiations in advance of contract expiration

Communicate effectively in various media with a diverse audience including R and D, Operations, Functional and Engineering teams

Identify the need for, provide counsel and manage the roll out of new policies, critical communications, and processes

Manage the overall site Employee Engagement Strategy, in partnership with the broader HR team to drive to transparency, empowerment and diversity

Leverage and expect a data mindset to drive understanding

Interpret and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and policies including, but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, EEO and Worker’s Compensation

Provide guidance to employees and managers on performance related matters throughout the year for all employees. Lead by example when giving and receiving feedback

Advocate, promote and effectively manage the site environment, evaluating and identifying site culture and opportunities. Engage externally in the community as needed

Partner with Leadership on the full spectrum of talent acquisition including finalizing job descriptions, leveraging labor market knowledge, posting, sourcing, interviewing, selection and on-boarding top talent, in partnership with the Regional TA team

Build and execute workforce development plans

Qualification

Union experienceHR strategy developmentEmployee engagementData analyticsU.S. employment lawsMS Office proficiencyCoaching skillsBusiness awarenessCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Psychology or related field required

Minimum of 7 years HR experience, with experience in a union environment

Must have the ability to translate metrics, research, feedback and trends into strategy and impactful solutions

Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. local, state and federal laws and governmental compliance requirements as well as knowledge of current and progressive principles and practices of human resources management

Outstanding communicator with the ability to interact, and influence across all levels of an organization

Proficient in MS Office, experience with HCM; data analytics experience preferred

Business / commercial awareness

Demonstrated ability to manage and administer a broad range of responsibilities including defining strategic priorities, coaching, and developing strong, influential relationships with leaders, resolving complaints and counselling managers and employees on the interpretation of policies, procedures, and other business issues

Being an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment

Preferred

Advanced degree or SHRM certification are desirable

Data analytics experience preferred

Benefits

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.

Generous PTO

401K Match

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid Holidays

Company

Croda

Glassdoor3.8

Since 1925 we have been the name behind sustainable, high-performance ingredients and technologies in some of the world’s most successful brands: creating, making and selling speciality chemicals that are relied on by industries and consumers everywhere.

Founded in 1925

Snaith, York, GBR

5001-10000 employees