HR Business Partner, Electronics

Air Liquide; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking an HR Business Partner for Electronics NAM to provide strategic HR support in a matrixed environment. The role partners with leadership to drive performance, development, and organizational effectiveness across the business units in North America.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of HR experience, with strong communication, analytical, and change-management skills. Hybrid schedule with on-site and remote work options, located in Houston, TX area.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of successful, results-oriented work experience.
• Functional Expertise: knowledge of employment laws, compensation philosophies, and HR operating mechanisms.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and manage complex change initiatives.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data and trends for decision-making.
• Travel: Domestic travel 25-30% to plant and production facilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness: support HR initiatives aligned to business objectives and organizational goals.
• Change Management: support program implementations and organizational transformations.
• Business Partnership: partner with the business to plan for and meet goals with an understanding of client groups.
• Process Improvement: identify issues and implement improvements and effective communications.
• Talent Management & Employee Development: drive performance management and develop career plans for employees.
• Collaboration & Representation: work with HR COEs and maintain visibility across locations.
• Operational HR & Compliance: manage talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance with laws, and compensation matters.

Skills

Influence leaders

Communication

Analytical skills

Change management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Google Workspace

Job description

R10104622 HR Business Partner, Electronics (Open)

Location: Houston, TX (HO) - NAM Corporate

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for Electronics NAM is responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to the business. This position acts as a vital link between the business and the HR function, driving organizational effectiveness, performance management, and talent development within a matrixed organization. The HRBP will collaborate with the Director of Human Resources to influence and deliver human resources programs that align with the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives. At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

We are looking for you !

Hybrid Schedule: 3 days in office, two days from home.

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
  • Strategic Initiatives: Support HR strategic initiatives aligned to business objectives and organizational goals.
  • Change Management: Support change management strategies to support the implementation of new programs and organizational transformations.
  • Business Partnership: Effectively partner with the business to plan for and meet business goals, demonstrating a deep understanding of how client groups operate.
  • Process Improvement: Proactively identify potential issues and implement suggestions for process improvements and effective communications.
• Talent Management & Employee Development
  • Performance Management: Partner with management to establish high standards of accountability and drive the performance management process.
  • Employee Development: Promote employee growth by building strong relationships, providing coaching/feedback, and creating personal development plans.
  • Career Discussions: Conduct career discussions to understand employee aspirations and potential.
  • Talent Management: Support talent processes, including talent reviews, succession planning and development plans for employees.
• Operational HR & Compliance
  • Talent Acquisition: Align recruitment activities, in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team, with workforce planning objectives.
  • Employee Relations: Conduct investigations into HR-related issues, bringing fair and timely conclusions while providing guidance on the discipline process.
  • Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws (including AAP/Veterans plans) to mitigate company risk.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Manage compensation matters, in coordination with the Total Rewards team, and conduct exit interviews to analyze retention trends.
• Collaboration & Representation
  • Centers of Excellence (COE): Collaborate with HR COEs to apply sufficient resources and design enterprise-wide programs.
  • Visibility: Regularly visit field and manufacturing locations to maintain high visibility and approachability for all employees.
  • Stakeholder Management: Establish a reputation for credibility and integrity, acting as a trusted resource for both leadership and employees.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 5+ years of successful, results-oriented work experience
• Functional Expertise: knowledge of employment laws, compensation philosophies, and HR operating mechanisms.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and manage complex change initiatives.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data and trends for decision-making.
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically 25-30% to plant and production facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated employee relations experience with a proven track record of resolving complex workplace issues and driving measurable improvements in workplace culture and retention (strongly preferred).
• Certification: HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with Workday, Google Platform (Gmail, Sheets, Slides), and advanced proficien