Location: Wellingborough (hybrid) Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a People Experience Partner to join us at our facility in Wellingborough. As a People Experience Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping HR strategy within a manufacturing environment, ensuring that employees—from shop floor teams to leadership—are engaged, supported, and empowered. Partnering closely with operational leaders and Centres of Excellence, you will drive HR initiatives that drive One Axalta Culture, Organisational Effectiveness, Strengthen Operational Excellence, Elevate our Talent and Strengthen Our Team, Culture and Capabilities. Based at our refinish site in Wellingborough, you’ll be supporting the development and production of market leading products across our UK Refinish Business. There will also be a requirement to support the industrial sites within the UK portfolio with employee relations cases and HR projects as required. Key responsibilities: Build strong partnerships with operational leaders to align HR strategies with manufacturing goals. Support workforce planning, talent development, and retention strategies tailored to production needs. Drive employee engagement programs to boost morale, motivation, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to implement best-in-class HR frameworks. Embed lean HR practices to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Support change management, particularly in areas of, digital transformation, and upskilling. Facilitate leadership development and training specific to operational excellence in manufacturing. Ensure adherence to employment law, HR policies, and ethical labour practices. Key requirements: Solid experience within an HR function; broad HR generalist experience across multiple disciplines is strongly preferred. HR experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Proven ability to partner with operational leaders on workforce strategy and engagement. Strong knowledge of employee relations, workforce management, and production-led HR challenges. Experience working with Centres of Excellence to drive HR innovation. Excellent relationship-building skills with both shop floor teams and management. Ability to implement data-driven solutions that enhance productivity and engagement. Prior experience working in a large, multi-national, heavily matrixed company is strongly preferred. Ability to effectively influence and work through others. Must have a solutions orientation and be able to develop “win/win” solutions that support business initiatives and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations. Demonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity – dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place. Ability to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results). Ability to provide creative solutions and unique approaches to HR/business challenges. Proven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritisation skills. Independent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision. Why join us? Be a key HR partner in a thriving manufacturing environment. Experience of global, matrixed organisation. Work with operational leaders and Centres of Excellence to drive industry-leading HR practices. Play a vital role in supporting the workforce behind world-class manufacturing operations. Access to continuous learning and professional development. Opportunity to contribute and make an impact. Competitive benefits package. Flexibility and autonomy. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)