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Interim Human Resources Business Partner, hemel hempstead
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Client:
Quaker Houghton
Location:
hemel hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
As HR Business Partner, you will support the Commercial leadership team within the UK & Ireland in the areas of talent management, performance management, employee and leadership development, employee relations, change management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. Also, assisting in the development and implementation of human resources priorities and objectives for the region, in alignment with the global HR Centers of Excellence (COE) and broader organizational priorities. Join the team and let's do great things together!
What will you do?
* Serves as a consultant to the leaders in designated client groups within the UK and European region, with primary focus on the Commercial business in addition to matrix support of other lines of business.
* Employs effective change management strategies to aid in business transformation activities.
* Supports organizational change and design by working with senior management and other HRBPs to identify business requirements and implement appropriate solutions.
* Formulates partnerships across the global HR function to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
* In partnership with the Talent & Organizational Capability COE, works closely with local leadership and employees to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness aimed at delivering stronger business performance.
* Manage TUPE projects as and when required, including interfacing with other departments and HR leadership team.
* Leads annual processes related to talent management and succession planning, performance management and compensation planning for the country population.
* Collaborates with Talent Acquisition colleague regarding recruitment activities for the sites.
* Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as appropriate. In partnership with leaders, develops Performance Improvement Plans for employees with substandard performance.
* May serve as a project leader for HR and/or business-driven initiatives (i.e. organizational structure changes, cultural change, employee rewards, organizational effectiveness, etc.)
* Provides employees and management with coaching and counseling, ensuring objectivity and professionalism in dealing with sensitive issues.
What do we look for?
* Senior level similar HR experience in a business-facing role, Talent management and development experience, Strong employee relations experience
* Change Management and organizational development experience.
* 12 month contract commitment
About Us
We are the global leader in industrial process fluids and engineering present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminum, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.
Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.
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