HR Business Partner

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Croda is a FTSE
100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever‑growing marketplace.

As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our team. You will be responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive HR and Talent strategy at a large, and globally critical operation located in Delaware. As our successful candidate you will build strong, impactful relationships with site and business leadership to enable the realization of site objectives.

This is a site‑based, business partner/generalist role for a population that is a mix of union and non‑union employees. This position will join a broad and talented HR team and will be responsible to directly manage the site HR Partner.

• You will be part of a site leadership team focused on transforming the operation, and culture to meet the rapidly changing demands of our customers and industry.
• Focus on identifying current and future capability gaps at all levels and lead the Talent Review Process. Identify critical talent, and leadership development needs and facilitate/lead the delivery of solutions.
• Work with management and the union on incident investigations, corrective actions, the grievance process, collectively bargain and draft agreements as needed. Build a professional, and productive union relationship.
• Partner with site management and external counsel to lead union contract negotiations in advance of contract expiration.
• Communicate effectively in various media with a diverse audience including R and D, Operations, Functional and Engineering teams.
• Identify the need for, provide counsel and manage the roll out of new policies, critical communications, and processes.
• Manage the overall site Employee Engagement Strategy, in partnership with the broader HR team to drive transparency, empowerment and diversity.
• Leverage and expect a data mindset to drive understanding.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws and policies including, but not limited to FLSA, FMLA, EEO and Worker’s Compensation.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on performance related matters throughout the year for all employees. Lead by example when giving and receiving feedback.
• Advocate, promote and effectively manage the site environment, evaluating and identifying site culture and opportunities. Engage externally in the community as needed.
• Partner with Leadership on the full spectrum of talent acquisition including finalizing job descriptions, leveraging labor market knowledge, posting, sourcing, interviewing, selection and on‑boarding top talent, in partnership with the Regional TA team.
• Build and execute workforce development plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology or related field required. Advanced degree or SHRM certification are desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years HR experience, with experience in a union environment.
• Must have the ability to translate metrics, research, feedback and trends into strategy and impactful solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. local, state and federal laws and governmental compliance requirements as well as knowledge of current and progressive principles and practices of human resources management.
• Outstanding communicator with the ability to interact, and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Proficient in MS Office, experience with HCM; data analytics experience preferred.
• Business / commercial awareness
• Demonstrated ability to manage and administer a broad range of responsibilities including defining strategic priorities, coaching, and developing strong, influential relationships with leaders, resolving complaints and counselling managers and employees on the interpretation of…