We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for the operational HR delivery aligned with the corporate functional and R&D agenda. The primary objective is to help ensure that the regional Corporate Functions and R&D teams achieve their goals by providing high-quality HR advice and guidance. This guidance is based on sound HR knowledge, professionalism, and a thorough understanding of the AkzoNobel HR Strategy and practices. The role also involves managing and administering HR policies for the US and coordinating US immigration processes. Additionally, the position supports the HR Director by assisting with monthly HR analytics, or as needed. This role will take the lead in managing employee relations at the relevant level when required. The individual will collaborate with other areas of the HR Operating Model, including People Services and Centers of Excellence, to deliver a comprehensive and high-quality HR service to internal customers.

Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management:              

Coach and support people managers so that they have the necessary capability to carry out activities in the annual employee calendar (P&DD and talent management processes, annual Reward calendar, etc.)  Facilitate the P&DD and Talent calibration processes Facilitate Operational Workforce Planning at the relevant level working with the business/function. Provide coaching to managers to facilitate planning and decision-making in areas such as recruitment, development and local restructuring requirements (subject to the standard business/function approval processes) Support and coach managers in dealing with day-to-day employee management, including individual performance issues and absence management Support and coach managers in discussions relating to job evaluation, pay and reward working with the Regional Rewards CoE as required Work with local business/functional teams to identify learning and development requirements and liaise with the regional CoE partners to deliver solutions Work with the regional CoE partners to roll out AkzoNobel global learning initiatives in their area Work with managers to improve employee engagement. Work with site or other management teams to encourage employee communication and support local engagement or community events Be a role model for the company values and leadership behaviors and champion these locally

Operational Excellence:                

Support and/or lead local plans for standardization and continuous improvement within the country Work with other HR colleagues in the country to ensure that AkzoNobel global HR processes are implemented within their area of responsibility  Explain and support the standard HR Operating model, directing managers and employees to the correct part of the model Take ownership where they identify data inaccuracies and address them with the appropriate part of the model/business Ensure managers and employees use the self-service tools available and address transactional HR topics with People Services. Assess quality of service and provide customer feedback to the HR function to drive continuous improvement Provide HR data analytics to tell the story to the HR team and business partners Manage and administer HR Policies for US Manage and coordinate US Immigration

Compliance:   

Safeguard the company by ensuring compliance to local legal requirements in all aspects of HR policy, taking advice from outside legal advisors where required Help to promote awareness of the AkzoNobel Speak Up process and participate in investigations as required Counsel line managers and/or employees in employee relations procedures, including labor disputes Provide the relevant level of HR input to the AkzoNobel internal compliance processes e.g. ‘In Control’

Any other reasonable duties to ensure the smooth operation of the HR function.

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s Degree required.

•    Prefer 5 years of HR generalist experience in HR and 2-3 years of project management experience

•    Knowledge of immigration regulations

•    Fluent English (both written and spoken)  
•    Service and solution-focused mindset
•    Ability to work with some level of ambiguity
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly developed interpersonal skills – individual, group 
•    Ability to excel in a fast paced, complex environment and meet tight deadlines 
•    Positive influencing: ability to convince others, gain agreement or acceptance of plans, activities and ability to move others willingly towards a desired goal or course of action
•    Ability to drive continuous improvement of the processes, policies, standards
•    Ability to travel when needed

Key Behavioral Competencies

•    Influencing and problem-solving skills
•    Business acumen 
•    Conceptual, analytical, and result-oriented approach
•    Interpersonal, integrity, and relationship skills
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
•    Customer-oriented
•    Decision making and courage to challenge
 

Rewards

The salary range for these skills is $120,000.00 - $130,000.00.  This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Benefits include Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Hybrid work for most exempt roles • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 45247