The HR Business Partner reports directly to the HR Vice President and supports all elements of HR as it relates to our site operations teams. This position directly supports a 250M+ business, is the key HR partner to the site General Manager, and a trusted member of the HR team. This role will require an analytical and collaborative HR practitioner who uses creative and innovative thinking to resolve sophisticated business and HR challenges. The ideal candidate isn’t afraid to take appropriate risks and should have a track record of leading as a change agent, assessing current situations, anticipating challenges, and providing solutions that make valuable contributions and promote a culture of change and HR leadership.
 

Key areas of responsibility include setting direction and driving strategy around talent management (development and acquisition), employee experience and organizational development work to support and enable the business. Demonstrated ability in applying data analytics to drive HR decision and strategy is required.
 

Strategy & Execution
• Partner with site General Manager and leadership team to define and champion a unified culture that inspires excellent performance and strong employee engagement
• Set the HR agenda in coordination and collaboration with Site General Manager and the HR Vice President by developing a solid understanding of the company culture, business goals and strategies, and establishing and driving organizational initiatives in support of those strategies.
• Define a roadmap for the HR site team for staffing, compensation, diversity & inclusion, and other HR processes in support of business customers.
 

Leadership and Collaboration
• Coach and help to grow our site HR team members.
• Partner with HR COEs to anticipate and adjust talent and/or compensation strategy as needed.
• Willingness to ‘go to GEMBA’ – inquisitive and comfortable at all levels of the organization.
 

Job Description
Business Partnership
• Drive performance management throughout the year by coaching leadership on appropriate goal setting and feedback; as well as appropriate addressing of any performance issues.
• Establish strong relationships and operate as a trusted business advisor to understand issues/concerns at all levels of the organization and influence outcomes/results.
 

Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement
• Use strong business sense and data analytics to drive HR priorities, objectives and action.
• Use continuous improvement tools to help streamline HR processes and improve customer experiences.
• Gather, synthesize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in support of both long-term strategy as well as short term ‘game plan’ to improve efficiency and return on investment.
 

Qualifications – External/internal:
• Ability to adapt & respond effectively to a rapid and complex changing work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with orientation on results
• Ability to be comfortable with a high-volume workload and not resistant or afraid to "roll up your sleeves”.
• Proven effective advising skills, with an ability to influence in all directions and at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and social skills refined for customer interaction
• Being an enthusiastic teammate with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.
• Demonstrated experience applying independent judgment on employee relations issues and working closely and effectively with leadership at different levels of the organization.
 

Education and Experience:
• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Employee relations experience as an HR professional supporting operations or corporate functions.
 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

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