HR Business Partner, Kemin Biologics & North America L&D

Kemin Industries; Lenexa (KS); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive financial package

401k match

Paid vacation & holidays

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Kemin Industries is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to partner with business leaders and HR to build organizational capability and drive North America learning initiatives. This onsite role at Lenexa, KS focuses on designing, delivering, and measuring programs that foster employee growth and engagement.

You will collaborate with global L&D leadership, support management on development planning, onboarding, and performance processes, and act as a trusted HR partner at our Lenexa site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in HR/Business/OD/Education or related field.
• 3+ years HR experience (5+ preferred).
• Experience supporting managers on employee relations, performance, development, and engagement.

Responsabilités

• Monitor HR metrics and workforce trends.
• Partner with Global L&D Manager to implement NA learning strategies.
• Develop and execute a North America L&D roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate leadership and professional development programs.
• Identify capability gaps with leaders and recommend learning solutions.
• Coordinate learning vendors, internal facilitators, and learning technologies.
• Measure learning effectiveness and drive improvements based on feedback and business needs.
• Serve as onsite HR resource for the Lenexa, KS facility and advise on policies.

Connaissances

HR experience

Learning & Development

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Coaching

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business/OD/Education

HR certification preferred

Outils

HRIS

Learning Management System (LMS)

Description du poste

Overview

We're hiring! Kemin is seeking a Talent Development Specialist to join our team. In this impactful role, you will partner with business leaders, HR colleagues, and global Learning & Development leadership to implement learning strategies that build organizational capability, support business objectives, and foster employee growth. You will play a key role in ensuring North America learning programs are effectively designed, delivered, measured, and continuously improved to drive meaningful development outcomes. In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees at our Lenexa site, supporting employee engagement initiatives, development efforts, and hands-on HR partnership that helps create a positive and high-performing workplace culture. This is an onsite position located at our Lenexa, KS location.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Health and Wellness Support : Stay fit and healthy with our fitness reimbursement for the whole family, access to an on-site fitness center, a restaurant offering seasonal fresh food options, and free fresh fruit in break areas.
• Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for service, partnerships with The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, and local community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate key HR metrics and workforce trends.
• Partner with the Global Learning & Development Manager to implement global learning strategies throughout North America.
• Develop and execute a North America Learning & Development roadmap aligned with business priorities and global strategy.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate leadership, professional development, and business skills training programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and recommend learning solutions.
• Coordinate learning vendors, internal facilitators, and learning technologies.
• Measure learning effectiveness and recommend enhancements based on participant feedback, business needs, and outcomes.
• Serve as a champion for employee development and continuous learning across North America.
• Serve as the primary onsite HR resource for the Lenexa, Kansas facility.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers regarding company policies, practices, and employee relations matters.
• Build strong partnerships with managers through regular touchpoints, coaching, and workforce discussions.
• Lead new employee onboarding and orientation activities for the site.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, analyze feedback, and facilitate action planning discussions.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, development planning, and manager coaching.
• Coordinate investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations matterss.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of HR experience, 5+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting managers on employee relations, performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
• Experience facilitating training, workshops, or group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement learning programs.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence leaders across multiple locations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience using HR systems and learning management systems preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email [e-mail].

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.