Senior HR Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO's major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology. The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve):
To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom):
We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization):
Safety First
- We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment. Do the Right Thing
- We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders. Together, We Thrive
- We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other's successes. Performance with Purpose
- We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to support our US locations and colleagues! The Senior HR Business partner collaborates with assigned client groups in ERCO United States locations (3 locations) and provides hands-on holistic advise on people-related matters across a wide range of areas - employee relations, performance management, employee development, conflict management, training, compliance and conduct etc.

The position partners with business leaders in driving business results by aligning HR programs and initiatives to support the delivery of business goals at different levels of the organization. The position leverages their understanding of business priorities and employee needs to provide counsel that contributes to a work-environment where employees thrive and the business succeeds. The position holder plays an active role in fostering a respectful and psychologically safe work environment across all departments.

The incumbent models ERCO's commitment to a safe and respectful workplace.

The Role:

Business Partnering with internal client groups:

• Act as a business partner to leaders and provide HR insight and sound counsel based on best practices/ERCO policies on different HR-related areas
• Guide leaders in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures and the adaptation to unique situations. Ensure fair, consistent and ethical considerations to employee-related decision-making
• Provide counsel to employees on a wide range of matters to support their positive work experience at ERCO in line with best practices and ERCO's policies and programs
• Partner with the broader HR team in the execution of programs, procedures and guidelines to align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Partner with leaders and the Learning and Development team to identify talent challenges and opportunities.
• Support succession planning efforts to ensure smooth role transitions within the business and internal talent development.
• Provide project and change management support to organization change initiatives as may be required.
• Facilitate HR training in alignment with business needs, regulatory requirements and internal HR priorities.
• Support workforce planning and related budgeting
• Support succession planning activities for all locations
• Participate in the recruitment/selection process for plant employees
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on FMLA administration, claim tracking and collaborate with plant leadership on return-to-work plans.

Employee and Labour Relations Management:

• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with designated business units, maintaining ongoing awareness of operational changes and proactively resolving emerging workforce issues.
• Co-Lead/Lead complex employee relations cases including workplace investigation and ensure risk is mitigated in collaboration with Corporate team.
• Advise managers on matters related to performance, conduct and expectations.
• Liaise with plant leadership in ensuring compliance with legislative provisions and contractual terms.
• Foster a culture of people leadership accountability
• In partnership with Corporate HR, manage terminations/layoffs of employees according to contractual guidelines.
• Optimize productive relationships with all stakeholders

Compliance, Continuous Improvement and Policy Development:

• Co- develop,…