Senior HR Business Partner Retail EMEA

Goodyear; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturing company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner in Birmingham to support their EMEA operations. The role involves managing employee life cycles, talent development, and HR strategy implementation. Candidates should have over 7 years of HR experience, a degree in a relevant field, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

33 days holiday

Private medical cover

Employee discount scheme

Option to buy and sell holidays

Up to 4 free tyres annually

Free eye tests and flu vouchers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR Business Partner experience in a multinational company.
• Proven ability to coach employees through complex issues.
• Excellent knowledge of UK & Ireland labor law.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee life cycle for Retail Business Function and TruckForce.
• Support line managers in forecasting talent needs.
• Collaborate with HR teams on policies and projects.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Talent Management

Coaching skills

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication

Education

University Degree in Management or HR

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Goodyear. More Driven.

Senior HR Business Partner Retail EMEA

Location: Birmingham (hybrid work arrangement)

Goodyear. More Driven.

Company overview:

Goodyear is a global leader in tire manufacturing and innovation, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to customers around the world. With over a century of experience , we continue to push the boundaries of technology and engineering to meet the evolving needs of drivers and industries. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products; we prioritize sustainability, safety, and community engagement in everything we do. Join our team and be part of the legacy of excellence and innovation in the automotive industry.

Role overview:

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based in Birmingham, UK for a regional role covering our EMEA Contracted Retail business and supporting our UK & Ireland Truckforce business. In partnership with business leaders, the Senior HRBP develops and executes Goodyear’s HR Strategy within the scope of responsibilities within EMEA implementing relevant initiatives and processes around Leadership, Organization Structure, Talent Development, Inclusive Culture, Associate Engagement to enable the organization to deliver business strategy and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management and coordination of the employee's life cycle from HR perspective for Retail Business Function and TruckForce.
• Cooperation with line managers in the field of associates development & engagement.
• Contribution to the business strategy by helping business leaders to identify, prioritize, and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, and processes.
• Support line managers in forecasting and planning their talent pipeline.
• Review key business performance targets with business leaders.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics and trends, consult on interpretation & actions implementation.
• Manage employee and labor relations matters, if necessary, with support of Labor Relations, Legalor respective country governor HR.
• Collaborate closely with the regional and global HR team in people processes, policies and regional HR projects.
• Collaborate with COEs and the SSC to deliver integrated solutions to the business needs and associate lifecycle.
• The Senior HRBP acts as a strategic partner, associate champion and change agent.
• Support the implementation of talent management & employee engagement initiatives.
• Support Reward and Recognition initiatives.

Requirements:

• University Degree preferably in Management, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field or CIPD Level 5.
• 7+ years of HR Generalist / HR Business Partner experience in Human Resources and Talent Management in an international and multidimensional organization.

• • Demonstrated measurable improvements in staffing, talent management and compensation.
  • Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues.
  • Significant experiences of developing and deploying people interventions and improvements.
  • Proven experience in managing and coaching teams.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from across the business.
• Business maturity, ability to handle tight deadlines andability to multitask differing priorities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical as well as strategic mindset.
• Exposure to change management.
• Excellent labor law knowledge for UK & Ireland will be considered an asset.
• Fluent in English and any other language could be an asset.

We offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement & flexible working hours.
• An attractive package of financial and non-financial benefits:

• • Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance scheme.
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Private medical cover after qualifying period.
  • Staff discount scheme on High Street and leisure activities.
  • Option to buy and sell holidays.
  • Up to 4 free tyres annually after 12 months service.
  • Free eye test and flu vouchers.
  • Dell Discount Scheme.

• Annual salary review and bonus based on achieved goals.
• Attractive career development opportunities in a multinational environment and work. for one of the world’s largest tire companies with global footprint and recognition.
• Supportive working environment with good team spirit.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.