Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner-West Coast (REMOTE)

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

Arxada is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner (REMOTE). This role will have accountability for ARKANSAS and CALIFORNIA additional site responsibility for Mapleton, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR leadership, consultation and guidance for all people related matters to the people managers of teams supported.

• Coach and support line managers on current and future to design their respective organizations and put in place change management plans to help their operations be successful.

• Develop and implement a strategic people plan for their organization that is aligned to Site/Global HR and business strategies.

• Critical areas to be addressed include talent and performance management, employee engagement, succession planning.

• Leveraging global processes.

• Establish and execute staffing plans - The Human Resource Manager is overall accountable for the staffing plans however the recruitment team executes these plans.

• Support line management in devising and implementing change management strategies designed to drive efficiency, support growth, and build high performing teams.

• Establish and drive engagement and development strategies to improve employee engagement and provide staff with development/career opportunities

• Ensure administrative support as Process champion and coordinate HR administrative duties and responsibilities with HR services supporting the site (e.g. Recruiting, Total Rewards).

• Build collaborative and trusting relationships with internal clients and across the site / global HR network to ensure seamless HR support.

• Monitor and continually seek to improve HR effectiveness by tracking and reporting key measures.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5-7 years of previous HR Management in a manufacturing environment.

• 5 plus years of manufacturing experience a must.

• 3 plus years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience.

• 5 plus years Union and Labor relations experience required

• Multi-site experience highly preferred

• Motivated and detail oriented with excellent organization skills.

• Ability to build strong collaboration with business clients and HR community.

• Ability to effectively communicate and provide a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Plan, prioritize and organize work to deliver on time.

• Demonstrates high integrity and accountability for area ensuring actions and decisions are aligned to business objectives.

• Excellent computer skills in MS Office.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• Strong time management and priorities management skills.

• Ability to travel to multiple sites – 25% - 30%.

The expected salary range for this role is 115.000$ - 150.000$, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

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