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Sherwin-Williams

Global paint and coatings manufacturer

Junior HR Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePoznań, PolandPLN9.7k - PLN12.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in general human resources topics; up to 5 years is listed, ideally with a focus on business partnering.
  • Knowledge of human resources best practices.
  • Fluency in Polish is required.
  • Advanced English proficiency is desired, ideally fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and reporting, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Ability to communicate information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Align business objectives with employees and management in a specific location, consulting with management on human-resource-related issues and acting as an employee champion and change agent.
  • Work closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to provide services to management and employees that reflect organizational business objectives.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for blue-collar positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
  • Support managers in drafting job descriptions and participate in recruitment for white-collar positions.
  • Track blue-collar recruitment progress and maintain local recruitment dashboards or trackers.
  • Coordinate onboarding activities and support onboarding and offboarding by coordinating local documentation, system access, and checklists, complementing HRSS activities.
  • Support the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations, by monitoring progress and tracking completion in the system.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to supported managers and employees to improve performance and development.
  • Implement the Talent Management strategy locally by leading calibration meetings and talent reviews; coach and develop supported managers to identify, nurture, and retain talent.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  • Stay updated on employment-law and regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation of necessary changes.
  • Support the organization and logistics of training sessions, including invitations, attendance tracking, and feedback collection.
  • Support implementation of corporate engagement surveys, analyze results, and develop localized action plans to address identified issues.
  • Develop and implement programs and initiatives to improve employee morale and engagement; organize events, activities, and recognition programs, monitor morale, and address issues proactively.
  • Lead and support change-management initiatives within supported locations and guide managers and employees during organizational change.
  • Monitor and validate time and attendance data for accuracy and compliance with local labor laws and internal policies when not covered by the SBS department.
  • Act as a local contact for timekeeping issues and coordinate with managers and employees to resolve discrepancies when not covered by the SBS department.
  • Collaborate with centralized or local payroll teams to ensure timely, accurate submission of local data, including variable pay, absences, and contract changes.
  • Liaise between local sites and the central HR team to ensure consistent communication and process alignment.
  • Support the organization of HR-related events, training sessions, and employee communications.
  • Respond to employee inquiries about HR policies, procedures, and documentation, escalating to HRSS or the Employee Relations Manager as appropriate.
  • Act as a local ambassador of the company's values and culture.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to promote the company as an employer of choice and support local employer-branding campaigns, job fairs, and community engagement events.
  • Set clear objectives and track progress across HR initiatives to drive accountability.
  • Use data to identify trends in recruitment, retention, engagement, and performance and guide strategic actions.
  • Collaborate with managers to define and monitor people-related key performance indicators that support business goals.
  • Report regularly on key HR metrics (GBMS) and translate them into actionable insights for local leadership teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in general HR topics with a focus on business partnering is described as ideal.
  • Fluent written and spoken English is described as ideal.

About the Company

Sherwin-Williams

Global paint and coatings manufacturer

Sherwin-Williams makes paints and coatings for professional, industrial, commercial, and consumer customers. It sells branded and private-label coatings for architectural, industrial, packaging, and transportation markets, distributed through more than 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities and supplying engineered coatings to over 120 countries. Its products protect and decorate surfaces in buildings, manufacturing, packaging, and transportation, and are supported by digital access and strong customer service. The company aims to maintain leadership in the paint and coatings industry by delivering high-quality products, expanding globally, and maintaining reliable access to its solutions through partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1866

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