HR Business Partner, Specialties SBU


The global HR organization is built around 3 pillars and 4 regions (Americas, Asia, Europe and MEA)


The first pillar is the team of HR strategic business partners enabling SABIC transformation by partnering with & influencing business leaders to develop the corporate strategy, identifying HR solutions with the broader HR function to deliver on the talent priorities.


The second pillar is the team of regionally organized HR operations with the focus on driving operational processes in the employ lifecycle like payroll, on boarding, staffing, training and reporting in line with the business strategy, legal requirements and labour relations.


The third pillar is the global team of People and Organization. This team focus on policies and tools regarding e.g. leadership and people development, organisational effectiveness, C&B, talent solutions and talent acquisition. All these pillars work in close cooperation in the value creation framework.


JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES


We are looking for a business minded and people focused HR Partner to collaborate closely with the respective Specialties teams to build and develop talent and to optimize organizational effectiveness of the organization. You will handle all HR related topics for the assigned business teams of the Specialties business (primarily in Europe). The role reports into the Senior HR Manager Specialties.


Collaborates with Managers and HR colleagues in other regions and fields of HR expertise (Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits etc.) to determine, deliver and continuously improve impactful HR solutions (programs & processes) to business challenges.


First focus is the European support covering the total HR package on recruitment, leadership development, performance and talent management. Next to that, you will bring your knowledge and expertise into tactical delivery and strategic aspects of programs such as Performance management, Career development, C&B, Employee and Labor relations and any organizational change transformation demands.


Responsibilities:

• Provide HR direction and partners with SBU leaders in Europe to understand people challenges and deliver pro- actively relevant HR solutions to mitigate these challenges, using knowledge of global/ regional/ local HR programs & processes and legal requirements
• Work across the assigned area in the region to develop manager's capability in respect of HR programs & processes. This involves all kinds of operational support; providing coaching to manage talent decisions, making impactful communications, running workshops, and acting on customer feedback while connecting HR Partnership and organizational needs
• Support organization design and act as a change agent in the implementation of organizational and cultural changes, translating the SABIC culture to the local workplace, assist in delivery of change from strategy to implementation
• Implement HR goals and objectives and drive standardization in the execution & implementation of HR programs and processes across the region or global

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree preferred/Technical Degree equivalent in the field of HR or related areas
• Experience working in matrix organizations and influencing across cultures, functions and different levels of the organization.
• Ability to develop relationships and influence senior level leaders, managing multiple client responsibilities
• Proven experience working independently/autonomously and manager of change, strong assessment and communication skills
• Understanding of the entire spectrum of HR programs & processes, especially performance management, C&B, career development, legal requirements
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and to adapt to changing requirements in a fast- paced environment
• Demonstrated strong assessment, conceptual, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Total professional experience 5+ years of experience within the field of HR. Prior exposure in HR partnering with business leaders across the region/ global is highly desirable.
• Ability to turn data into information for short and long term programs and decisions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in Dutch and English (both written and verbal)

Location: Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands
Travel: up to 25% (regionally and globally)


FURTHER INFORMATION


Interested in this position?


Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact: Ben de Graaf, Corporate Recruiter via email – Ben.Graaf@sabic.com


Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.


Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.


ABOUT SABIC


SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We manufacture on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. We support our customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Our production in 2020 was 60.8 million metric tons.


We have more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, we have 9,000+ global patent filings, and significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.


In Europe, we have over 6,000 professionals running multiple world-scale production sites and 4 technology and innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (the Netherlands), Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium).


SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.