Human Resources Manager

Come join our AkzoNobel Columbus, Ohio Team!

AkzoNobel Coatings Inc. has a great opportunity for a Human Resources Manager supporting the Columbus and Springfield, Ohio locations.

This position will support and be responsible for the following:

• Operational HR delivery aligned to the business or functional agenda and to the HR agenda
• Ensure that the regional business and/or site level functions achieve objectives by giving good quality HR advice and guidance based on sound HR knowledge, professionalism and an understanding of the AkzoNobel HR Strategy and practices
• Take the lead in managing employee and industrial relations at the relevant level working with international and local Union representatives
• Work with other areas of the HR Operating Model (People Services and COE) to ensure a comprehensive high-quality HR service to our internal customers
• Work with and coordinate efforts with other functional HR Managers / Advisors to ensure continuity of service levels and HR Support in the region as required

This work location for this position will be located at the AkzoNobel Columbus, Ohio location.

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). Where necessary guide managers to the other areas in the HR model that will support them (people services, COE's)
• Facilitate the P&DD and Talent calibration processes
• Facilitate Operational Workforce Planning at the relevant level working with the business/function.
• Provide day to day coaching and advice 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)
• 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

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
• Manage local labor relations (unions, work councils)
• Counsel line managers and/or employees in employee relations procedures, including labor disputes
• Participate in local internal and external audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience in HR
• Preferred 2 years of labor relations experience
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, complex environment and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel when needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location