HR Business Partner

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.

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 headcount planning and staffing, 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 site 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 framework
• Drive and implement HR policy and HR programs, initiatives and solutions
• Create plans and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance
• Establish a workforce strategy and support all aspects: brand, key local partnerships, talent acquisition of production and non-production roles as required
• Provide close counsel on employee engagement measures and action planning
• Analyze 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 retention
• Build strong working partnerships with Universities and Colleges for the purpose of identifying graduates and interns for key talent opportunities and future succession planning
• Identify leadership development opportunities and stretch assignments, coach and provide insight and guidance to strengthen pipeline/succession
• Coollaborate 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 Emea HR Services group to ensure provision of high-quality HR services to the local employee population
• Provide localized HR administration support where applicable (e.g. payroll support, government reporting, etc.)
• Perform other work related duties as assigned
  
  

Education

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional level human resources experience
• Written and oral fluency in English and Hebrew
  
  

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Ability to prepare and present management and executive level reports / proposals
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility
• Ability to demonstrate high energy and persistence in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong coaching, counselling and people skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
• Current knowledge on applicable employment and labor regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills – detail oriented
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with HRIS functions particularly Workday
  
  

About Nordson

At Nordson, we understand that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success, and we are committed to creating a culture of belonging for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best qualified candidates for the role, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for inclusion, diversity and equity, and the ability to contribute to a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

Interested? 

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a team that is dedicated to service the whole EMEA organization the best way they can and are looking for an organization which values an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.