Saint-Gobain, the world leader in habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solution to the challenges of growth in both emerging and mature markets with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental protection. The ambition of Saint-Gobain is to be the reference in the sustainable habitat markets. Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Paris, France with sales of EUR 38.1 billion and 1,67,000 employees in 72 countries. Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

We are seeking an experienced human resources business partner to join SG to support its R&D and digital manufacturing business. In this position, you will primarily act on all issues related to human resources. You should be a proactive communicator and change agent, someone who can successfully balance employee needs with business objectives to create integrated solutions.

Human Resources Business Partner Duties and Responsibilities

• High on Ethics and Integrity

• Empathize, Assess and anticipate human resources-related needs

• Make proposals for promotions, transfers and new hires in collaboration with department leadership

• Identify training needs and work on employee development

• Monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met

• Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring

• Develop and nurture partnerships through human resources to bridge the divide between management and employees

• Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview

• Conduct meetings to check in with each teams and employee 1:1

• Consult regularly with leadership and provide guidance when appropriate

• Analyze data trends and metrics to inform business decisions

• Able mediator and resolve employee relations issues; conduct thorough and objective investigations when necessary

• Find ways to build morale, improve workplace relationships, and boost productivity and retention

• Interpret human resources policy to company management

• Facilitates process of candidate selection; interviewing; job offer; background check.

• Ensures smooth on/off boarding, transfer processes and Co-facilitates New Employee Orientation (NEO) program for new hires.

• Planning and conducting onboarding activities, induction, buddy management and support with local logistics arrangements

• Work closely with line management in Career Development Discussion, Succession Planning and Performance meetings

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management or related field

7 + Years of previous experience in human resources, professional development, and training, or employee relations a plus

Experience in human resources, professional development and training or Employee relations

Working knowledge of legal requirements related to employment, wages, Shops and Establishment laws.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills