Senior People Experience Partner

FLSmidth • Tucson, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior People Experience Partner supports FLSmidth’s Tucson operations as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders. This highly visible, hands-on onsite role focuses on employee relations, leadership coaching, talent development, and People Experience operations, with regular engagement on the shop floor. The role builds understanding of business priorities and workforce needs, strengthens employee engagement, and supports high-performing teams.

The position works with employees and leaders locally and collaborates with People Experience colleagues across North America and globally. It supports the employee lifecycle, local implementation of regional and global strategies, organizational effectiveness, and compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of comprehensive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations, or People Experience role in an operational or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Ability to coach and influence leaders, navigate sensitive employee situations, and provide practical, business-oriented HR guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships across organizational levels.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to maintain a visible presence on the shop floor.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Experience using Workday HR systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience facilitating training, supporting organizational change, and communicating with diverse employee groups.
• Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Spanish-language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and leaders on employee relations, workplace concerns, and People Experience matters.
• Independently manage employee relations cases, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, difficult conversations, and people leadership.
• Conduct fair, thorough, confidential workplace investigations and ensure appropriate documentation and resolution.
• Identify employee relations trends and recommend solutions to strengthen workplace culture and reduce recurring issues.
• Build relationships through consistent engagement across the Tucson operation, including the shop floor.
• Understand operational priorities and workforce needs to provide proactive People Experience support.
• Partner with leaders on employee engagement, talent management, succession planning, team development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support organizational change and translate regional and global People Experience strategies into local actions.
• Facilitate training and development programs that strengthen leadership capabilities and employee performance.
• Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, employee changes, talent processes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate recruiting activities for designated positions with Talent Acquisition and external providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee information in Workday and guide employees and leaders through HR systems and processes.
• Collaborate with Benefits and Absence teams on benefits and leave-related matters.
• Prepare and deliver communications about People Experience programs, policies, and organizational changes.
• Analyze workforce data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations for people-related decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, operational efficiency, service delivery, and employee experience.
• Participate in regional and global People Experience initiatives and projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Benefits

• Access to a dedicated recognition platform to celebrate achievements, share appreciation, and stay connected globally.
• Opportunities for professional development and participation in regional and global People Experience initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior