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HR Manager - Waukegan and Warsaw
Waukegan, IL
Job Description
AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We're experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,500 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect. In North America, we've been producing innovative, high-performance coatings since 1888. Today, you can find AkzoNobel's products supporting industries ranging from aerospace to consumer electronics, infrastructure, transportation, home dcor, furniture and marine vessels. With a regional headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee, AkzoNobel's North America operation includes 3,500 employees at more than 30 manufacturing sites, technology labs and business offices. For more information please visit www.akzonobel.comAerospace, our coatings are used both inside and outside of aircraft around the world, including most major airlines and manufacturers. Our Base Coat / Clear Coat system offers improved durability with a reduced application time, helping to reduce cycle times and get aircraft in and out of the paint shop faster.Powder Coatings Business Unit is the largest global manufacturer of powder coatings and a world leader in powder coatings technology. Interpon is our Powder Coating's business' global brand, with a wide manufacturing base. Our product and technology development capabilities are strong, and we possess manufacturing expertise in the areas of cost and speed. Powder Coatings are solvent-free paints applied to metal and other conductive surfaces. They are applied using a spray gun or fluidized bed dipping, and baked in an oven, where the powder melts and then sets on the substrate, providing an even finish. Our powder coatings can be used in a wide variety of applications, from window frames, automotive components and pipes, to radiators, fences, metal furniture, and even wood, glass and plastic. They are available in a huge variety of colors, textures and finishes - including high gloss, matte, metallic, anodized and chrome effects. They contain no VOCs, and overspray can be reclaimed, making them one of the most sustainable coating options available on the market. AkzoNobel is actively recruiting a high performing, results driven Human Resource professional for our Waukegan, IL (Aerospace coating products) and Waraw, IN (Powder coating products). Our Human Resource Manager will be responsible for the operational HR delivery aligned to the business or functional agenda and to the Huamn Resources agenda. In this role you will help ensure the regional business and 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. When required you will take the lead in managing employee and industrial relations at the relevant level. You will work with other areas of the HR Operating Model (People Services and Center of Excellence, CoE) to ensure a comprehensive high-quality HR service to our internal customer. With the opportunity to coordinate efforts with other functional HR Managers to ensure continuity of service levels and HR Support in the region as required.Key Accountabilities 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 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, CoEs) Facilitate the P 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) Support and coach managers in dealing with day to day employee management, including individual performance issues and absence management Support and coach managers in discussions relating to job evaluation, pay and reward working with the Regional Rewards CoE as required. Work with local business/functional teams to identify learning and development requirements and liaise with the regional CoE partners to deliver solutions Work with the regional CoE partners to roll out AkzoNobel global learning initiatives in their area. Work with managers to identify and manage talent locally. Leverage the CoE's expertise and resources to define an actionable development plan and ensure follow-up to build a talent pipeline and ensure succession planning. 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 Ensure managers and employees are using the self-service tools available and address transactional HR topics with People Services. Act as CoE 'Champions' i.e. as a local extension of the CoE team to provide delivery of services such as training or rewards. Assess quality of service and provide customer feedback to the HR function to drive continuous improvement 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 Counsel line managers and/or employees in employee relations procedures, including labor disputes. Participate in local internal and external audits Provide the relevant level of HR input to the AkzoNobel internal compliance processes e.g. 'In Control' Any other reasonable duties to ensure the smooth operation of the HR function.Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree required At least 5-10 years of HR generalist experience in HR, ideally in manufacturing or production environment Fluent English (both written and spoken) Service and solution focused mindset Ability to work with some level of ambiguity Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly developed interpersonal skills - individual, group Ability to excel in a fast paced, complex environment and meet tight deadlines Ability to travel when needed, site based from Waukegan with travel as needed to support Warsaw Site Key Behavioral Competencies Influencing and problem-solving skills Business acumen Conceptual, analytical and result-oriented approach Interpersonal, integrity and relationship skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Customer-oriented Decision making and courage to challenge In North America, AkzoNobel provides performance coatings products to customers through four operating business units: Powder Coatings, Automotive & Special Coatings, Industrial Coatings and Marine, Protective & Yacht Coatings. AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Requisition ID: 7958 #LI-TB31Nearest Major Market: Chicago${qualification}
Job Summary
Company
Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 10 years
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