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Sherwin-Williams

Global paint and coatings manufacturer

HR Business Partner

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSheffield, UK

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally within a manufacturing or trade union environment.
  • Strong knowledge of HR practices across recruitment, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, and employee relations.
  • Ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical, data-driven human resources guidance to managers.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels and work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Align business objectives with employees and management at the Sheffield manufacturing site.
  • Consult with management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent.
  • Work closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to deliver value-added service to management and employees in support of organizational objectives.
  • Drive accountability by setting clear objectives and tracking progress across HR initiatives.
  • Use data to inform decisions and identify trends in recruitment, retention, engagement, and performance to guide strategic actions.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate onboarding activities to integrate new hires into the organization.
  • Support performance appraisals, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations, by monitoring progress and tracking completion in the system.
  • Provide coaching and feedback to managers and employees to improve performance and development.
  • Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
  • Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure timely implementation of necessary changes.
  • Support implementation of engagement surveys.
  • Lead and support change management initiatives within the locations supported.
  • Monitor and validate time and attendance data for accuracy and compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
  • Serve as a local point of contact for timekeeping issues and coordinate with managers and employees to resolve discrepancies.
  • Support the organization of HR-related events, training sessions, and employee communications.
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and documentation, escalating matters to HR Shared Services or the Employee Relations Manager as appropriate.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to promote the company as an employer of choice.
  • Support local employer branding campaigns, job fairs, and community engagement events.

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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