Head of people and partnering-UK/Ireland
- Post Date:28th August 2024
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Job Description
About the job
Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to
- Leads People Partners (4 direct reports)
- Supports people managers at Level 4 and below on P&C activities. Where relevant and in close corporation with the SBP handles Level 3 leaders in region.
- Drives project initiatives with CoE’s for annual processes, as well as SBP’s for strategic projects. Acts as a delivery facilitator to support SBP’s on organizational design at geographic area. Operational workforce planning in collaboration with CoEs and SBPs
- Partners with leaders to provide clear direction on conflict grievance and dispute resolution management, working towards positive employee relations.
- Responsible for labour union and collective bargaining negotiations locally, resolving issues in a compliant and appropriate manner. May be involved in annual employee benefit plan analysis and negotiation, if not handled globally
- Promotes positive employee relations through local activities to support Hempel in being an attractive place to work.
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Education
- Bachelors degree in related field. Masters and MBA preferred
- Proficiency in English
Knowledge/Skills/Traits
- Strong Stakeholder leadership skills, with proven experience of success in a matrixed organisation. Global mentality, working across different countries and in global positions
- Solution oriented with a continuous improvement approach. Strategic approach: translates business needs into critical initiatives. Critical thinking and courage to challenge status quo.
- Strong influencing & leadership skills, dealing with VP levels and management cross functionally. Strategic and analytical leader, capable of dealing with different organisational level employees, and acting as a translator between P&C Teams, and employee needs.
- Change management experience, leading large initiatives within the P&C function
- Demonstrated proficiency in using data to drive business results.
- Solid ability to collaborate cross-functionally and in a global matrixed environment
Experience
- 7+ years in the Human Resources field in an international organization
- Proven +5 years of leadership experience with relevant span of control
- Demonstrable experience leading global initiatives involving change
- UK & Ireland Labor union experience preferred
Sounds like a match?
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At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world.
We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions.
We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect.
A Little More About Us
Crown Paints have been manufacturing paint for longer than most, over 200 years in fact, with over 60 years proudly holding the Royal Warrant. It’s fair to say that we know our craft; however, what really sets Crown apart is the support we provide for cultural, humanitarian and scientific causes across the world.
Alongside our owners, The Hempel Foundation, we place a special focus on education for children in need, and are proud to support the education of over 55,000 children across 22 projects worldwide. You can therefore guarantee here at Crown – It’s not just paint. It’s personal!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.