Senior Human Resources Business Partner for USA and Canada

FLSmidth Cement•Allentown, PA

10d

About The Position

This role plays a key part in shaping the people strategy that enables business success. As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) you will collaborate closely with leaders and key stakeholders in USA, where we have a white-collar office as well as a non-union manufacturing service center, and you will also support Canada. You will do this by providing your strategic HR guidance, supporting day-to-day HR matters, and helping leaders build strong, high-performing teams. Additionally you will oversee our HRBP based in Brazil, who has the HR responsibility for Brazil and Mexico. You will report to our Global Director for HRBP’s and will be part of a global HR team focused on supporting business growth and organizational effectiveness. The team is structured around a business partnering model where HRBPs support specific countries and work closely with leadership to deliver people-focused solutions. The candidate needs to thrive with international interaction, and there may be some travel activity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field
5-7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
Proven experience supporting managers on employee relations, grievances, and performance management
Experience preparing employment contracts and HR documentation
Experience working in multi-site or matrix organizations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters with confidentiality and professionalism
Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance requirements
Experience facilitating talent reviews, workforce planning, or succession planning processes
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
HR certification such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial environment is an advantage
Experience coordinating onboarding and leadership integration programs
Experience delivering training or leadership development workshops

Responsibilities

Partner with managers and employees to provide day-to-day HR guidance on performance management, employee relations, and policy interpretation
Manage employee relations matters, including employee grievances, investigations, and disciplinary processes
Prepare and review employment contracts, contract amendments, and HR documentation in line with company policy and local labor law
Support managers with HR administrative processes such as onboarding documentation, contract updates, and employee record maintenance
Lead talent reviews and succession planning processes to identify and develop future leaders
Align workforce planning with business strategy, budgets, and growth objectives
Design and coordinate structured onboarding programs for leadership and critical hires
Facilitate leadership development sessions, training initiatives, and organizational capability programs
Support the rollout and adoption of enterprise HR initiatives and HR annual cycles (performance reviews, merit processes, goal setting)
Develop and implement change management plans for organizational transformations or restructuring initiatives
Advise leaders on organizational design, role clarity, and team effectiveness
Support employee engagement initiatives and follow-up action planning