Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

The Site HR Business Partner will partner closely with the site leadership to develop and implement HR solutions to meet business needs in areas such as organization and workforce effectiveness, talent and leadership development and employee engagement. This individual will also contribute to HR strategy and policy, manage HR programs to enable the company to attract, develop and retain high-caliber employees, and serve as an internal partner to line managers on HR issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Advise managers on HR issues including workforce planning, talent and performance management, and organizational solutions to support business strategy and growth frameworkDrive and implement HR policy and HR programs, initiatives and solutionsCreate plans and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistanceEstablish a workforce strategy and support all aspects: brand, key local partnerships, Talent Acquisition of Production rolesProvide close counsel on employee engagement measures and action planningAnalyze available data to identify trends, create a strategy and proactively work with management and employees to strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, build morale and increase productivity and retentionBuild strong working partnerships with Universities and Colleges for the purpose of identifying graduates and interns for key talent opportunities and future succession planningIdentify leadership development opportunities and stretch assignments, coach and provide insight and guidance to strengthen pipeline/successionCoollaborate with Communities of Expertise to address and bring resolution to employee/labor relations issues including but not limited to union/works council contract negotiations, investigations, complaints, concerns, terminations etc.Partner with the Americas HR Services group to ensure provision of high-quality HR services to the local employee populationProvide localized HR administration support where applicable (e.g. payroll support, government reporting, etc.)Perform other work related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

Education:

A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional level human resources experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Ability to prepare and present management and executive level reports / proposalsAbility to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibilityAbility to demonstrate high energy and persistence in a fast-paced work environmentStrong coaching, counselling and people skills and the ability to influence stakeholdersCurrent knowledge on applicable employment and labor regulationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills – detail orientedIntermediate to advanced  Microsoft Office skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityFamiliarity with HRIS functions particularly Workday

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Minimal