HR BUSINESS PARTNER I

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.We are looking to hire a Human Resources Business Partner immediately at our FONA location in Geneva, IL.What We Bring To The Table:The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:• Competitive compensation• Career growth opportunities• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness• Tuition assistancePosition OverviewUnder the direction of the Site HR Director this position acts as a strategic business partner to internal customers and their respective leadership teams in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the organization's short and long range goals and objectives. Develops a consistent approach and process to implement HR programs and practices across the Supply Chain function at McFONA. Develops and uses both qualitative and quantitative analysis of data to assess business partner needs and external trends and develops recommendations and solutions. Position coaches and holds team members accountable for following HR policies.DimensionProvides HR support and leadership to 100-130 employees directly and indirectly up to 250 employees within a global, matrixed organization. High degree of independent problem solving required to accurately make a variety of decisions that arise from day to day issues. Utilizing analytical ability, translates business strategies and issues into appropriate HR actions in accordance with High Performance. Requires consistent interpretation of policies and procedures. Problems range from simple to complex. Requires the ability to make decisions or recommendations - often with ambiguous or incomplete information - based on judgment and prior experience. High touch position with all levels in the organization. Position impacts business by demonstrated HR expertise to influence client group decisions. Effective, timely support ensures smooth business operations. Impact affects whole organization, team and HR function as support is across all business functions.Key ResponsibilitiesDescription% of Time Spent• Provides consultation and direction through partnership with client groups to establish relevant functional goals and objectives; recruit, train, coach and mentor employees; support consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies and procedures across partnership areas; identify and define employee engagement opportunities; and provide input into departmental structure & design.40%• Acts as the horizontal process owner to develop, implement and administer HR programs, policies, procedures and practices consistently across client groups in support of McCormick’s philosophy and core values (i.e., High Performance, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, VOE, OGSMs, Talent Management, Development Planning, Compensation programs, etc.). Ensure consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies and procedures across partnership areas.30%• Drives HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation. Applies sound judgment, and considers global impact, when developing solutions.30%Required QualificationsQualificationsDescriptionLevel of Education and DisciplineBachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field.Certification and/or LicensesExperience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumen6-8 years of professional experience in HR or closely related field. Must understand and appreciate cross-functional, global support services in order to be a successful business partner. Possesses sound knowledge of key State and Federal laws relevant to employment practices, and the ability to apply this knowledge when formulating recommendations and solutions.Interpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influenceVery strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Developed, polished communication skills (written and oral). Conveys credibility in order to influence and appropriately challenge business decisions; escalates concerns as necessary. Ability to present complex information and represent HR function in a variety of meetings, both internally and externally. Varied from employees, managers, leadership team, customers, vendors, etc. Position requires very high level of interaction across all functions and employees within business.Other Skills and HPO CompetenciesStrong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage projects and people, and organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Strong personal/team leadership and business sense. Strong customer focus. Strong ethical behavior and professional maturity.Preferred QualificationsQualificationsDescriptionLevel of Education and DisciplineN/ACertification and/or LicensesPHR/SPHR/GPHRExperience - functional/industry/commercial knowledge, business acumenN/AInterpersonal Skills - leadership, interactions, communication, influenceBi-lingual in Spanish preferred#LI-SZ1McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.