Sr Partner, HR

United States Career•Bridgewater, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Messer is seeking a Senior Human Resources Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees across our Commercial organization. In this role, you will align HR strategies with business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and deliver practical, people-focused solutions that support employee engagement, talent development, compliance, and business performance. Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on. The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role. Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care. Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Requirements

Strong HR business partner experience with the ability to influence, coach, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated experience supporting restructuring, project management, change management, workforce planning, and talent initiatives.
Strong knowledge of labor and employment laws, with the ability to apply sound judgment to complex employee relations and compliance matters.
High emotional intelligence, sound conflict-resolution skills, and the ability to build trust with leaders and employees.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of HR management or HR business partner experience, preferably in a manufacturing, chemical, industrial, or related environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Commercial, sales, or field-based client groups.
Experience in a matrixed organization with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Prior experience partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver enterprise-wide HR programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to assigned Commercial business leaders, aligning people priorities with business objectives.
Lead and support HR initiatives that strengthen culture, improve employee engagement, attract and retain talent, and drive business performance.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver key talent processes, including talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, compensation planning, leadership development, and employee services.
Provide HR leadership and change management support for organizational realignments, restructuring activities, and other business transformation initiatives.
Support workforce planning and recruiting strategies to ensure current and future business needs are met, including pipeline development for recurring and critical roles.
Coach leaders and employees on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
Conduct and support investigations into employee complaints, assess facts objectively, identify root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Promote compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulatory requirements, company policies, and the Code of Conduct.
Partner with employment and labor counsel, as needed, to help mitigate risk and support fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices.