Global HR Business Partner: Strategy & Workforce Leadership

Refractory Specialties, Inc.; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen, a global specialty materials leader, seeks an HR Business Partner to support multiple sites and regions. You will drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement across a multi-site environment.

The role requires strong governance of HR processes, data-driven decision making, union relations where applicable, and partnership with COEs to deliver high-quality HR solutions while adapting to local regulations. Travel quarterly is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience as an HR Business Partner within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Experience operating within a global or multi-site environment, managing competing priorities across locations.
• Proven ability to balance strategic HR partnership with operational delivery.
• Strong business acumen, aligning HR strategies to business objectives.
• Experience with COEs and shared services models across regions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: act as trusted advisor to leaders across sites and regions.
• Develop understanding of business priorities and translate into people strategies.
• Balance global consistency with local adaptation of HR practices and regulatory compliance.
• Provide coaching to leadership; align people decisions with values and objectives.
• Lead Organizational Effectiveness and Workforce Planning initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain high-quality talent.
• Support onboarding, engagement, and leadership development across sites.
• Manage employee relations in line with local legislation, working with regional teams.

Skills

HRBP experience

Global/multi-site

Union awareness

Workday

Analytics

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Alkegen, a global specialty materials leader, seeks an HR Business Partner to support multiple sites and regions. You will drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement across a multi-site environment.

The role requires strong governance of HR processes, data-driven decision making, union relations where applicable, and partnership with COEs to deliver high-quality HR solutions while adapting to local regulations. Travel quarterly is expected.