The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic partner for the BioSolutions business division, supporting management and team members within the division for all aspects of HR.  This position will be the primary HRBP for two locations within the region.  The HRBP position will be key toward driving a high-performing organization, value-based culture, by maintaining and enhancing the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

 The HRBP will support the entire site and provide hands-on leadership and effort in executing Wacker’s people strategy in alignment with business and regional objectives.  The successful person in this position will be a proactive contributor and problem solver and demonstrate personal leadership towards achieving our divisional and regional company objectives. 

Essential Functions:

• The HRBP position aligns business objectives with team members and management in the BioSolutions business division. The HRBP is the strategic partner and fosters an effective level of business engagement to drive the business division's financial position, its midrange strategic plans, its culture, and its competitiveness. This position leads organizational assessment that converts strategies into result driven actions. This is a highly visible position and will work directly with the leadership while fostering a climate of positive team member relations. The position formulates partnerships across the HR Center of Excellence’s to deliver value-added service to management and team members that reflects the business objectives of the division.
• Counsel leaders and individuals using a systematic approach to understanding, approaching, and solving employee/supervisor problems.  Manage and collaborate on activities associated with leadership development, employee relations, change management and operational excellence processes for the site.
• Manage and implement various site HR management related activities, including:
• Organizational design and changes
• Maintaining policies, procedures, and programs to ensure alignment with the region.
• Various compensation and benefit programs, including pay, bonus, offer recommendations and open enrollment.
• Performance and talent management programs and activities.
• Immigration and global mobility programs.
• Maintains Human Resources related KPI’s and Metrics, as well as complete periodic reports and summaries.
• Leading region and site wide HR projects.
• Driving with execution of the site Talent Acquisition and Training & Development programs
• Leads all aspects of labor relations, including collective bargaining.
• Works closely with management and team members to drive workplace culture and foster an environment of positivity and improved productivity and retention.
• Compliance and recordkeeping requirements
• All other duties as required, including but not limited to leadership and team roles for community relations, site communications, etc.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Human Resource Business Partner capacity.
• HR experience in a manufacturing or BioTech environment.
• Self-driven with ability to partner and build relationships to effectively work with entry-level up to VP level.
• Proven track record as an HR business partner who persists when faced with adversity to maintain the integrity of corporate policies and procedures.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• First-hand experience using an HRIS system, SAP or Success Factors preferred.
• A current certification from SHRM or HRCI preferred

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in California is $125,000.00-150,000.00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Wacker is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement