People & Organization (HR) Business Partner-Manufacturing

Siemens • Livermore, CA

111d • $91,910 - $157,560

About The Position

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this by empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that a business only thrives if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you? You will join the leadership team at our recently acquired company, Trayer Engineering, in their San Leandro, CA, and Livermore, CA, facility. You will be highly involved in integrating the company into Siemens, as well as supporting the company's normal business priorities. You will play a crucial role in guiding employees through the change process, acting as a liaison across the broader Siemens organization, navigating ambiguity, and finding solutions to everyday challenges. You will balance the operational priorities of a production environment with a strategic business focus, bringing insight, an independent viewpoint, and HR expertise to business issues. With the support of an onsite P&O Generalist, you will consult with and influence managers on topics for emerging people topics, translate business requirements into people imperatives, and work collaboratively across teams to develop solutions to business challenges and drive opportunities. You will report to the People & Organization Manager for Siemens’ USA Electrification and Automation business unit and will be expected to be present at either of the 2 business locations a minimum of three days per week. We are looking for a People & Organization (HR) Business Partner. This is a hybrid position located in San Leandro, CA, and Livermore, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of human resources generalist experience demonstrating a working knowledge of multiple disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, and management consultation.
• 3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment and experience with hourly teams in a multi-shift operation.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a union environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Must be able to be on-site at either location 3 days a week.
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks while effectively prioritizing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and oral) and coaching skills for clarity, persuasion, and influence.
• Flexible, self-directed, and able to interact effectively with individuals/teams at all levels.
• Experience partnering with managers and/or business leaders to inform effective people decisions.
• Experience and interest in working within an HR Ecosystem to bring the right partners together to solve business problems.
• Change Management experience and a Prosci certification is highly preferred.
• Strong consultative mindset willing to learn and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and sometimes make decisions while ‘working in the grey’.

Responsibilities

• In-depth understanding of all areas of the business, interrelationships, and external marketplace to inform human capital impacts and implications.
• Leverage business understanding to connect leadership and organization approaches with the broader Siemens ecosystem, utilizing thought leadership, analysis of people/culture impacts, and persuasive recommendations.
• Consult with leaders to identify people and cultural priorities that will best achieve desired business results.
• Apply knowledge of organizational development practices and organizational effectiveness principles towards aligning business and people strategies to drive better business outcomes.
• Actively use and interpret data, identify root causes/trends/themes, and present insights to senior leadership proactively to inform smart people-related decisions.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, partnering with the business and Talent Acquisition to ensure creative sourcing of skilled internal and external talent to meet future business requirements; identify needs and make recommendations.
• Conduct an annual wage analysis and prepare pay proposals to attract and retain our people.
• Challenge leaders to think through the implications of business decisions and reinforce the importance of culture initiatives, equipping them to become more effective leaders and role models for their people.
• Be a change leader; identify the need for and lead change efforts, enabling organizations to adapt to new or changing structures, thinking/behavioral initiatives, or business processes.
• Drive a culture of ownership by empowering employees and managers to fully utilize available self-service resources and tools.
• Resolve routine operational issues, as well as address and resolve Employee Relations topics such as Performance Management and Disciplinary actions.
• Support union matters (grievances, labor relations, etc.)

Benefits

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees.
• The pay range for this position is $91,910-$157,560, and the annual incentive target will be 10% of the base salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees