HR Business Partner

Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

The Site HR Business Partner will partner closely with the ICS Operations leadership to develop and implement HR solutions to meet business needs in areas such as organization and workforce effectiveness, talent and leadership development, change management and employee engagement for the Manufacturing Operations in Clinton SC.  This person will also contribute to HR strategy and policy, manage HR programs to enable the company to attract, develop and retain high-caliber employees, and serve as an internal consultant to line managers and employees on high level HR issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with designated Leaders to develop HR initiatives to support business strategy and growth framework
• Drive and implement HR policy and HR programs, initiatives and solutions
• Create plans and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance
• Establish a workforce strategy and support all aspects: brand, key local partnerships, Talent Acquisition of Production roles
• Analyze available data to identify trends, create a strategy and proactively work with management and employees to strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Build strong working partnerships with Universities and Colleges for the purpose of identifying graduates and interns for key talent opportunities and future succession planning
• Identify leadership development opportunities and stretch assignments, coach and provide insight and guidance to strengthen pipeline/succession
• Counsel and partner with COE to address and bring resolution to employee/labor relations issues including but not limited to investigations, complaints, concerns, terminations etc
• Partner with the Americas HR Services group to ensure provision of high-quality HR services to the local employee population
• Perform other work related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience

• 5 years of progressive professional level human resources experience
• 2+ years in an HR advisory capacity
• Experience with talent acquisition of production/hourly roles
• Intermediate to advanced  Microsoft Office skills
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
• Previous experience of using Workday (HRIS) preferred

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prepare and present management level reports / proposals
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to demonstrate high energy and persistence in a fast pace work environment
• Strong coaching, counseling and people skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Current knowledge on applicable employment and labor regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – detail oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

  Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.