Human Resources Business Partner - Operations

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

Who you are…

You are a self-motivated HR professional with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with the Alfa Laval values: Team play, dedication, respect and exploration. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks with an optimistic mindset.

About the job…

We are seeking HR Business Partner who can pro-actively drive and support organizational, people and leadership development in cooperation with Operations Management Teams. As an active member of the management team this role will drive and facilitate plans to meet the strategic objectives.  Support local management in enhancing individual and team performance so that the organization can achieve their current and future business objectives.  Ensure compliance and alignment with Alfa Laval US policies and procedures as appropriate.  Move seamlessly between strategic initiatives and tactical task management and completion.

This is a hybrid opportunity located in Richmond, VA.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in USA or have an established presence in the area.

Responsibilities include:

• Drive and execute local activities in line with the Business’s plan to meet strategic and commercial objectives.
• Secure and follow-up that activities from the People Plan(s) are carried out on the local level.
• Effectively navigates the matrix structure of the company, working across functional and reporting teams to achieve goals.
• Empower Leadership development and team development activities to grow the capabilities and performance in the local organization.
• Support managers in succession planning, performance management, resource planning and recruiting.
• Be an active part in assigned local management teams and Mentor, challenge and support local managers.
• Handle employee relations investigations, counseling, performance improvement
• Maintains HR data and employee metrics for assigned organization(s).
• Develop, implement, and maintain Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to ensure compliance with local regulations and company goals
• Conduct new employee orientations, coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know…

You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business, with at least 7 years of proven experience in a HR or organizational development role, with a focus on driving strategic initiatives and business objectives. And:

• HRCI Certification, is a plus.
• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR-related data to provide valuable insights and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making.
• Strong background in leadership and strategic thinking, with a demonstrated ability to ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and inspire constructive debate among management teams
• Experience in recruitment and selection processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and execute local activities in alignment with business plans and strategic objectives.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and tools, with demonstrated experience in implementing and optimizing HR systems within an organization.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams to achieve performance goals.
• Extensive experience in identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining top talent to meet organizational objectives.
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