Senior People Partner

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

 

Position Overview:

The Senior People Partner is a part of a small agile cohort of People Partners, providing support to all customers within North America and other parts of the Americas region.  Reporting to the Director – People with a dotted-line reporting to the Americas Regional Lead, the incumbent will be responsible for leading Employee Relations matters and HR Strategy projects in the delivery of people programs and activities that support the business strategy aligned to the assigned region and across Convatec.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR VP’s to understand their business units and support talent needs that drive the Convatec people agenda
• Support and manage activities related to the implementation of Global HR initiatives
• Effectively deliver and manage HR processes related to Talent Management, Performance Management and Leadership Development for the region
• Develop trusted relationships with Senior Management, line management and functional team members to proactively support business needs and drive the people agenda for the business.
• Lead and/or support the implementation of changes in their region, including but not limited to employee relations, workforce planning, and project management.
• Works closely with Legal on employee relations issues and to ensure compliance to local labour regulations.
• Own local employment policies in collaboration with the Shared Services team
• Act as HR lead for Works Councils/consultative bodies as required under the direction of the HR Director.
• Actively monitor performance management and employee relations issues across the region, recommend training and/or performance improvement plans and/or disciplinary action.  Act as ‘Appeals’ lead in respect of grievance and/or disciplinary hearings
• Review and maintain country specific people policies and make recommendations for changes as necessary
• Participate in global or regional projects, including M&A, as assigned.
• Support business areas in transformational projects and initiatives, promoting change with client areas and conducting projects focused on People priorities and creating value from people strategies for the business.

Skills & Experience:

• Must be fluent in English, Spanish is a plus
• Depth of understanding of business dynamics and ability to influence and challenge at senior levels
• Have experience in managing indicators, carrying out analyses, generating insights and action plans, as well as leading projects and processes, with diagnosis and resolution of problems 
• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible and go the extra mile to support the team
• A solid working knowledge of employment legislation in at least one of the countries covered by the role
• Works council experience within relevant countries
• Ability to manage multiple projects, often with conflicting demands/timelines
• Execution oriented with strong project management, problem-solving, analytical and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills balanced with strong emotional intelligence
• Ability to embrace a global approach while taking a practical yet creative approach towards local delivery
• Demonstrate confidence and courage to appropriately challenge assumptions, and ability to successfully manage competing priorities
• Comfort in ambiguity, attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple initiatives in fast-paced/results-oriented environments

 

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5 or more years of HR Generalist experience, preferred experience supporting the Americas including North and South America.

Team

Reporting to HR Director for North America with indirect reporting to Americas Regional Le