Human Resources Business Partner - Vallourec

Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, this position will support the operations team in all areas of HR to include Organizational Effectiveness, Staffing & Retention, Policy & Procedure Development, Change Management and Training.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provides the day-to-day performance management guidance to the business’s management personnel through coaching, career development, counseling, and disciplinary actions. 
• HR Business Partner also takes initiative and provides informal leadership and mentorship to less experienced HR professionals within the business where they act as the program/process leader for various HR initiatives.
• Creates a people plan for the business and its various departments taking into account the wider HR agenda and any specific people issues that may be existent within the business.
• Assist with talent management processes the business unit and provides thought-leadership on issues that may avail improved operation and performance of the business as a whole as well as the HR department.
• Supports the embedding of the business’s strategies at various departments and levels. In this capacity, the HR Business Partner provides guidance and input on workforce planning, and succession planning, ensuring that core HR processes are applied appropriately and in a legally compliant manner.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with other HR teams in order to develop and enhance solutions, processes, and programs that address current problems and also to avoid future ones
• Oversees and manages complex employee-relations issues.
• Support the HR involvement with all corporate employee programs such as employee appreciation, Great Place to Work and Cultural Transformation.
• Participate in developing organizational guidelines, procedures and assist the organization with implementing these.
• Standard Operating Procedures, Federal, State, and Local compliance requirements.
• Supports other HR functions as needed.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Talent acquisition knowledge
• Business competency
• Strong sense of cultural awareness
• Ability to plan and manage change within the organization.
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Ability to coach managers
• Data-driven approach

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business, or comparable field.
• 5+ years exempt level HR experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, GPHR certification is preferred.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Directability
• Teamwork                                                                                                       
• Adaptability

• Accountability
• Reliability/dependability
• Initiative                                                                                           
• Safety awareness
• Pride in Performance
• Able to receive/provide constructive feedback
• Continuous Improvement/Quality
• Communication
• Positive responses to change
• High attention to detail