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Interim Human Resources Business Partner, Edinburgh
Client: Quaker Houghton
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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?
* Serve as a consultant to leaders in designated client groups within the UK and European region, focusing on the Commercial business and supporting other lines of business.
* Employ effective change management strategies to aid in business transformation activities.
* Support organizational change and design by working with senior management and other HRBPs to identify business requirements and implement solutions.
* Partner with the global HR function to deliver value-added services that align with business objectives.
* Work with Talent & Organizational Capability COE and local leadership to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
* Manage TUPE projects as needed, interfacing with other departments and HR leadership.
* Lead annual processes related to talent management, succession planning, performance management, and compensation planning for the country.
* Collaborate with Talent Acquisition regarding recruitment activities.
* Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and develop Performance Improvement Plans as needed.
* Serve as a project leader for HR or business-driven initiatives.
* Provide coaching and counseling to employees and management, maintaining objectivity and professionalism.
What do we look for?
* Senior level HR experience in a business-facing role, with talent management and employee relations expertise.
* 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, partnering with manufacturers to improve their operations. Our locations host chemists, engineers, and industry experts dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Do Great Things Together, Act with integrity.
Our core values guide our decisions and actions, building a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They embody our fundamental beliefs and relationships with the outside world.
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