Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Working at Watlow
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility.
About the Role
The Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP) plays a pivotal role in driving strategic HR initiatives and either partners with senior leadership (VP support or direct team leaders of C-Suite/Presidents) or supports multiple countries with varying compliance requirements to align human resources strategies with organizational goals. This senior-level position focuses on enhancing business performance through effective HR management, talent development, and organizational change while providing high-level guidance on complex HR issues.
Your Key Responsibilities

• HR Strategy Development: Translate business priorities into effective HR plans that align with organizational goals.
• Alignment of Objectives: Ensure that business objectives are clearly aligned with HR practices and employee performance goals.
• Leadership and Coaching: Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to managers and employees; foster a culture of growth and development.
• Employee Engagement Assessment: Analyze and evaluate factors affecting employee engagement and promote strategies to enhance it.
• Change Management: Collaborate with business leaders to devise and implement change management strategies along with the necessary training materials.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions that drive positive business outcomes.
• Implementation of Initiatives: Partner with business teams to roll out HR initiatives that promote a people-first approach and an inclusive culture.
• HR Consulting: Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to management, providing HR consulting and problem-solving support for complex issues.
• Analytics and Insights: Utilize data and research to anticipate future HR needs and share pertinent insights with leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR roles, including a minimum of 4 years in a Senior HRBP or strategic HR position.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent collaborative skills with the ability to influence and partner effectively with business leaders.
• Proven experience in driving process improvements within HR functions.
• Strong analytical skills, with a creative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive HR strategy.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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