HR Business Partner

What's the job?

Saint-Gobain is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner to join our synergistic and consultative team, in our Malvern, PA North American Headquarters. In collaboration with HR function leadership, the HR Business Partner will develop and execute human resource strategies which will integrate the business plan and direction with the current and anticipated economic and workforce conditions. The incumbent will be expected to address both the strategic HR issues of the business as well as the tactical day-to-day requirements of the workplace. This position develops, implements and coordinates the total Human Resource effort to continuously improve employee experience.

In this role, the HR Business Partner will provide full cycle human resource support to our client groups which include the areas of employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, consultation, and HR Operations. This role is paramount in the promotion of company culture and values,executing our people initiatives, internal customer partnership and support, driving HR functional excellence, and process improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with client group (CertainTeed & Shared Services) Leaders (up to Executive level) and their organizations in all areas of employee relations, recruitment and staffing, salary and benefits, training and development, rewards and recognition, and compliance issues
• Lead the planning and implementation of the leadership development initiative which will include succession planning, mobility, performance management, competency models, and reward systems
• Provide coaching, counseling, and advice to members of the management team, supervisors, and individual contributors throughout the organization on matters of performance, careers, HR policies and practices and related topics
• Effectively investigate employee relations issues. Analyze information from various sources and examine potential risks, to draw conclusions/solutions and ensure actions/counsel are legally compliant and in accordance with company values
• Partner with leadership on developing employee engagement activities and action plans; identifying opportunities to foster desired culture through employee programs and effective communication
• As business needs continue to evolve, partner with leadership on organizational design and changes with an effort to minimize disruption within the function
• Partner with management to develop and revise job descriptions. Perform evaluations slotting positions in accordance with the organization's Hay based salary structure.
• Conduct compensation analysis for internal and market equity to make salary recommendations for new hires, reorganizations, equity adjustments, relocations and promotions compliant with the SG Compensation policy
• Support leadership throughout the various cycles of HR (Annual review, bonus and merit planning, engagement survey action plans, etc.)
• Facilitate job requisition process, conduct interviews, make hiring and salary recommendations
• Conduct or facilitate required and recommended ad hoc trainings as requested by Shared Services client groups
• Provide guidance, training and supervision for junior team members for defined workload, priorities and performance within the HR function

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Master's Degree and/or HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred
• Minimum of 5-8 years Human Resources experience in a generalist function
• Comprehensive understanding of employment legislation and regulations
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems (PeopleSoft preferred) and expert skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of processing payroll within HRIS system
• Working exposure to multi-site, multi-state operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to demonstrate a proper sense of urgency, decisiveness, integrity, and ability to make appropriate decisions
• Ability to handle high volume of work efficiently with strong attention to detail and error prevention
• Excellent written/verbal skills
• Ability to make critical decisions while operating with considerable autonomy
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, demonstrating a high level of integrity and accuracy
• Ability to interact and work effectively with all levels of the organization, including executive management

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.