HR Business Partner Team Lead

Symrise; Clichy; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player seeks a dynamic HR Business Partner Team Lead to bridge regional and local HR strategies. This role involves leading a team, managing performance, and driving organizational change within a multinational context. The ideal candidate will exemplify leadership behaviors, utilize HR analytics, and foster a collaborative environment to enhance employee engagement and corporate culture. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a transparent culture where you can flourish and contribute to the well-being of consumers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of HR experience, with 5+ years at Senior HRBP level.
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills required.

Responsabilités

• Lead HRBP team and drive local HR strategy aligned with global goals.
• Manage employee relations and ensure compliance with legal frameworks.

Connaissances

Leadership

Employee Relations

Strategic Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Coaching

HR Policies Knowledge

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Business Acumen

Formation

Degree in HR

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Psychology

Description du poste

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Your Role

The HR Business Partner Team Lead will be the bridge between the Regional HR Director and the Local HRBP team, driving the local HR strategy forward, ensuring alignment with global organizational goals.

Within your geographic scope, you will be responsible for the execution of organizational change projects together with your Local HRBP team.

As an active member of the Country HR Leadership Team, you will exemplify our leadership behaviors and organizational values, acting as a role model for the team and escalation point for decisions and guidance on high risk and / or complex situations.

• Lead the HRBP team, setting a clear vision and expectations for the team aligned with the global HR strategy
• Set clear focus areas for the team, effectively managing performance, and supporting development, ensuring smooth deliverables
• Contribute to the overall HR Business Partnering model, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing to ensure HR Business Partners work effectively with other HR functions and Centers of Excellence to provide a holistic service on shared Human Resources offerings
• Act as an escalation point for decisions on high risk and / or complex employee relations, ensuring a clear and consistent strategy is in place for handling and resolving issues that mitigates organizational risk
• Contribute to and support global and regional HR initiatives designed to enhance corporate culture and employee engagement, including leading HR initiatives or day-to-day activities to achieve desired outcomes
• Capitalize on HR analytics, data and technology to support business operations to ensure HR reporting and analytics are implemented across the business areas to drive business decisions and reporting of HR Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Employee Lifecycle

• Facilitate effective communication between management and employees :
• Conduct and report on surveys, focus groups, interviews to support in identifying pertinent employee-related issues
• Partner with line managers and CoE TM through business processes such as talent reviews, performance management, and annual compensation cycle
• Handle day-to-day activities on HR-related employee queries on site level, such as employee safety and health management
• Review employee compensation packages and calibrate individual salary increases deriving from annual review with managers, and respond to employee queries within the C&B CoE framework
• Participate in the recruitment process in collaboration with the CoE TA
• Manage sickness absence cases, including Occupational Health referrals, implementing recommendations, and providing ongoing support
• Manage disciplinary and grievance case work when necessary : conduct investigations and formal hearings and ensure compliance with relevant Employee Relations processes
• Manage exits and interviews to understand the reasoning

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Consult with and advise business managers on disciplinary process and risk assessment on employee relations and performance related issues
• Implement employee relations strategies aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
• Deploy policies, procedures, and programs that foster positive employee relations and maintain a harmonious work environment

Legal Framework & Compliance

• Provide advice and guidance to local management teams on employment-related legal matters
• Conduct internal investigations into complaints, allegations, or policy violations
• Stay up to date on employment laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance
• Act as a liaison for works councils, employee representatives and unions

About You

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
• 10 years of professional experience as an HR Generalist / Partner with a minimum of 5 years at Senior HRBP level leading local HR strategies in a multinational company
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of driving a high-performance culture and role modelling excellent behaviors
• A passion for developing and coaching people to unlock potential and performance
• Proven ability to think and lead strategically, understand and drive toward the big picture while remaining detail-oriented and hands-on in daily HR operational matters
• Good understanding of core HR policies including a sound understanding of employee relations and employment law, with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous cases
• Excellent partnering, influencing and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues including at senior level
• Demonstrated strong collaboration with other functions, such as HR Centers of Excellence, Local HRBP peers, and cross-functional partners
• Strong business acumen, pragmatism and commercial mindset
• Strong communication skills with internal and external customer service focus
• Fluency in French & English is required, German will be an advantage

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.