Manager, Human Resources Business Partner

The **Manager, HR Business Partner**, Global Supply Chain EMEA provides human resource leadership to Global Supply Chain team in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), to drive the people agenda in terms of systems, processes, training, culture and helping to create a work environment that attracts, retains and energizes key talent. In addition, the HRBP will ensure that the business has the talent and the organizational design to deliver the business strategy for long-term, sustainable growth. The HRBP works with the HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations, as well as other HR business partners and Field HR to develop and lead programs that maximize the organization's effectiveness toward achieving its mission and other stated business goals.

The incumbent will be expected to establish trusted relationships with leaders by truly understanding the business and aligning human resources programs to credibly enable key initiatives across one or more countries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- As a member of EMEA HR Leadership Team, execute the Global HR strategy within the region and the Global Supply Chain Function.
- As a member of the EMEA Supply Chain Leadership Team, drive and execute the Global Supply Chain Strategy in the region.
- Provides advice and feedback regarding the design of HR programs and is accountable for the rollout communications and execution effectiveness.
- Solves complex leadership, people, and organizational challenges in consultation with EMEA HRLT.
- Provides strong organization, prioritization, planning, and project management for HRBP team objectives.
- Establishes strategies to develop leadership and management bench-strength and succession readiness.
- Ensures effective change management and communication principles are used and builds strong two-way communication with the organization.
- Ensures multi-location continuity in terms of philosophy, company culture, and practices which fosters uniform employee experience. Able to work across multiple Business Units
- Analyzes business needs, defines the talent management strategy within the regional GSC organization, influences leadership, management, hiring, HiPo, succession and promotion decisions.
- Ensures consistent execution of SCJ's human resource practices, processes, and people related activities in partnership with local HRBPs/Field HR.
- In partnership with business leaders and global HRBPs/Field HR, defines strategies and initiatives that drive achievement of each business unit’s/function’s goals.
- In partnership with business leaders and peer and local HRBPs/Field HR, leads the execution of HR programs and practices, including performance success, compensation, workforce planning/management, and talent management.
- Oversees the performance management process, and reviews and advises management regarding corrective action to improve performance and recognition to motivate exceptional performers.
- Helps drive productivity and performance, using HR systems and analytics to understand business issues, trends and recommended course correction. Includes disposition of key metrics, projected budget outlook, employee relations issues (including work council interaction), reasons for labor turnover, etc.
- Works collaboratively with others on cross-functional and/or global teams to execute strategic plans, and to generate ideas and introduce new concepts and HR processes.
- Additional responsibilities are listed in the Global Process Catalog.

**Required Skills / Experience / Competencies**:

- Required skills are those that are absolutely necessary to perform the job and can be objectively measured, such as_ high school diploma, driver’s license, Bachelor’s degree in “x” field, etc._
- At least 7-10 years of overall Human Resource Management operating as an HR Business Partner or HR Manager.
- Ability to self-start and self-motivate under very limited supervision required.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle pressures of deadlines, diverse assignment loads and high work volumes.
- Excellent ability to independently problem solve and troubleshoot required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to prioritize and switch directions, work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Project Coordination/Management experience strongly recommended.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, talent management, employee relations, performance management, and applicable employment laws in EMEA Region.
- Strong influencing skills with people/teams and experience operating successfully in a complex organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
- Ability to impact organizational effectiveness and excel on high performing teams capable of delivering strategic results.
- Ability to use data and reporting to drive strategic decisions.
- Ability to assess HR implications of business prio