OverviewOur client, a global manufacturing company, is recruiting for HR Business Partner to join their European HR Team.The individual is a strategic partner to the Divisions in operational matters, such as organization structure, general business plans, succession planning, employee effectiveness, headcount utilization and compensation planning. This position serves as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues.Reporting to: Director, Human Resources, Field Based Employees EMEA. Fluency in a second EU language (e.g., French, German, Spanish or Italian) is required.ResponsibilitiesPartner across functions to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees reflecting the business objectives of the organization; develop strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Strive for continuous improvement in HR and the business.Act as a strategic partner to the Divisions in operational HR matters and serve as a consultant to leadership on human resource-related issues.Build strong relationships based on trust with employees and leaders; develop team plans to support the business strategy; coach and empower leaders during the entire employee life cycle; facilitate proactive decision-making to ensure solutions are realistic, fair, timely, consistent, transparent and effective.Lead HR functional projects; manage and resolve complex employee relations matters; conduct investigations when required.Assist in developing, implementing and administering HR policies/procedures; ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislation and industry best practice.Work closely and flexibly with other HR team members locally and across the Cook organisation.Collect and analyze employment data; provide HR leadership with new strategy proposals and recommendations to the management team.Manage the entire recruitment and selection process in line with business needs; continually seek improvements.Train hiring managers in interviewing, employee selection skills and other employment law matters; provide thorough, regular status updates to hiring managers on recruitment, turnover, headcount and employee issues.Participate in the development and delivery of the company induction process for new starters.Benchmark compensation/benefit packages and respond to compensation queries as necessary.All other duties as assigned.Ensure that Cook’s Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried out on Cook’s behalf.Travel as required.QualificationsRelevant third-level qualification and/or other relevant certification.Five years’ Generalist/Specialist HR experience preferred, ideally gained in a similar environment and country.Fluency in another major European language other than English is strongly preferred.Excellent written and spoken English.Proven exposure to the full suite of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation & benefits and performance management.Willingness and experience in delivering training.Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in collaborative and independent environments with minimal supervision.Proven organisational skills; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.Strong knowledge of computer software.Willingness and availability to travel on company business.
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