Manager, HR Business Partner

What we do-

Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility, and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform® into additional high-value markets. Aspen is headquartered in Northborough, Mass.

What we value-

At Aspen, our values reflect who we are and how we work both with each other and our customers, suppliers, and communities. They shape our interactions, guide our decisions, and inspire us to bring our best. Whether collaborating internally or externally, our values drive us to make a meaningful impact within Aspen and in all our relationships.

Aspen’s CORE Values

We Do the Right Thing

We are Problem Solvers

We are Allies

We Drive Forward

What you will do-

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will work closely with members of Aspen’s senior management to deploy HR strategies that support the business goals. The incumbent consults with business leaders and provides human resource services to people leaders and employees in the Company’s Advanced Thermal Barrier Center (ATBC) and Aspen Technology Center (ATC) as well as supports our domestic and international Technical Services and Sales team.  The HRBP will partner with corporate resources to deliver HR services to client groups, including talent acquisition, talent development, HR policy administration, HR related management training, employee relations, performance management activities, and other people-related activities. Additionally, the role will be responsible for partnering with on-site business leaders to drive employee engagement activities. 

How will you do it-

• Partner with the Sr. Director of Human Resources in providing both strategic and operational HR support to ATBC, ATC, and the global Technical Services and Sales teams.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for on-site and remote employees, supporting daily HR inquiries, transactional needs, and employee life cycle events (onboarding, job changes, terminations, etc.) with accuracy and responsiveness.
• Provides strategic HR support to the international employees in partnership with the Sr. Director of Human Resources and Aspen’s employer of record (EOR).
• Partners with Corporate Human Resources and business leaders to drive the development of people leaders and employees in a variety of human resources areas including performance management, compensation, employee/team development, strategic human resources planning, employee relations, training, HR policies and practices, organizational structure, culture, conflict resolution, talent management, and other issues that may impact the work environment.
• Work closely with Corporate HR and business leaders on organizational design and structure, including defining roles and responsibilities, creating job descriptions, and aligning talent with business needs.
• Partners with on-site business leaders to drive employee engagement activities for the Advanced Thermal Barrier Center and Aspen Technology Center.
• Drive employee performance management at all levels. Ensures quality evaluations are developed and communicated to employees in a timely fashion. Works with people leaders to audit skills/essential abilities and recommends development/training plans, performance management, and/or discipline to address skill or role deficiencies or opportunities Coach leadership and managers through the merit review process to ensure proper differentiation of strong performers.
• Provide guidance, coaching and direction for a variety of HR and employee related activities such as EEO, FMLA, and Open-Door issues. Facilitate investigations and resolution of ongoing employee problems and concerns. Anticipate problems whenever possible and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution
• In accordance with corporate policies, plans and implements human resource policies, programs, and activities for the ATBC and ATC.
• In conjunction with Talent Acquisition, drives recruitment and selection process for all on-site staffing needs.
• Partners and consults with functional management teams regarding business strategies and provides innovative approaches to solving business iss