HR Business Partner - #1692239

Job Description

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will collaborate closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational objectives. With a deep understanding of the business's operations, challenges, and goals, the HRBP will develop and implement HR initiatives that support business growth and drive long-term success. This role covers the Sheffield site.

Responsibilities

Strategic Alignment:

• Partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with overall organizational objectives.
• Leverage business knowledge to develop HR initiatives that support growth and success.
  
  

Relationship Building:

• Establish strong relationships with business leaders, managers, and employees.
• Provide guidance and support on HR matters, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Contribute to workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
  
  

Talent Management and Development:

• Identify skill gaps and develop succession plans.
• Implement talent development programs to ensure a skilled and engaged workforce.
• Support performance management efforts and provide career development guidance.
  
  

Change Management:

• Participate in organizational change initiatives, such as restructuring, or process improvements.
• Provide guidance on change management strategies, communication plans, and employee engagement.
• Help employees navigate change and maintain productivity during transitions.
  
  

Generalist HR Responsibilities:

• Broad HR Knowledge: Handle various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and HR policies.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, issues, and policies. Handle conflict resolution, investigations, and performance concerns.
• HR Administration: Manage day-to-day HR administrative tasks, such as maintaining employee records, processing payroll, managing benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
• Compliance and Policies: Stay updated with employment laws and regulations. Develop and implement HR policies, communicate them to employees, and provide guidance on compliance matters. Promote a positive work environment and uphold the organization's values.
  
  

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent CIPD qualification, or qualified by experience
• Proven HRBP experience in a complex, matrix organisation – experience gained within a manufacturing or distribution environment is essential
• Strong business acumen with a data driven mindset, and the ability to provide HR insights for strategic decision making
• Demonstrated ability to build excellent relationships with trade union partners.
• Ability to work independently, as an active member of both business and HR teams
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influencing, coaching and challenging senior leaders
• Proven experience in operational HR, with a strong knowledge of UK legislation, core HR processes such as performance management, talent management, recruitment & resourcing, employee relations, employment law, and organisational change.
• Experience in case management and exposure to employee relation issues.
  
  

Our offer…

• Work life balance
• Attractive compensation programme
• Cash Plan Medical and Private Medical Insurance
• Private Company Contributed Pension
• Salary Extras and the Opportunity to buy additional Annual Leave
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to purchase Shares
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
  
  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.