Site HR Partner - Performance & Care

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Site HR Partner manages human resources for nearly 300 union and non-union employees at our Winder, GA and Spartanburg, SC sites. This role collaborates with employees, leaders, union representatives, and members of the HR team to support a broad range of HR activities, including talent management and development, employee engagement, performance management, diversity and inclusion, recruitment and selection, HR compliance, training, policy development, labor relations and contract interpretation, and compensation planning. This role reports to the Regional Human Resources Manager - North America.

We count on you for:

• Center work around our three cultural pillars: We Explore, We Advance, and We Impact.

• Provide leadership, guidance and/or training to leaders and employees in areas such as talent development, succession, labor relations and organizational planning, team effectiveness, diversity and inclusion and interpretation of policies

• Foster an environment of employee engagement and promote effective human resources practices to minimize potential liability and risk and further a positive environment.

• Provide counsel to employees and leadership on conflict resolution, discipline and terminations. Investigate causes of disputes and recommend resolutions and/or corrective action

• Collaborate with senior management on significant employee relations problems that jeopardize the achievement of company objectives

• Direct labor relations activities. Participate in Union/Management meetings, grievance discussions, and negotiating contracts and policies, and resolving employee concerns.

• Protect interests of employees in accordance with human resources policies and appropriate governmental laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

• Make the business case, gain support for and lead specific HR Programs or initiatives

• Assist in the development of HR philosophies, approaches and policies to ensure consistent application and equitable implementation

• Initiate and recommend policies and procedures necessary to achieve the objectives of the organization and ensure maximum utilization and retention of talent

• Direct annual compensation processes for salaried merit and hourly pay increases by measuring and establishing competitive pay rates

• Remain aware of the latest trends and legal/regulatory changes affecting HR practices

• Act as a resource for employees on all Human Resource related topics.

• Building Effective Teams. Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

• Business Acumen. Understands the companys business goals and objectives, the business process, and impact of individual actions on business performance. Applies cost-effectiveness, competitiveness and profitability to business decisions and initiatives.

• Developing Others. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes direct reports to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental systems in the organization; is a people builder.

• Drive for Results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Interpersonal Savvy. Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Managerial Courage. Does not hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

• Motivating Others. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each person's hot button and use it to get the best out of him/her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.

• Problem Solving. Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

• Strategic Agility. Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive breakthrough strategies and plans.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field and 7+ years of human resources experience.

• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding human resources.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and HRIS.

• Strong verbal and written communications, presentation, facilitation, and customer service skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

• Effective coaching skills. Strong technical/functional knowledge of HR practices and alignment with business strategy.

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP Certifications are a plus.

• Live in close proximity to one of the sites in scope. In addition, live in close proximity to an airport to have the ability to travel to other sites in scope up to 20% of the time.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $112,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

This is an on-site role located at our Winder, GA or Spartanburg, SC site.

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.