Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.

Job Summary

The Site HR Business Partner will partner closely with the ICS Operations leadership to develop and implement HR solutions to meet business needs in areas such as organization and workforce effectiveness, talent and leadership development, change management and employee engagement for the Manufacturing Operations in Clinton SC.  This person will also contribute to HR strategy and policy, manage HR programs to enable the company to attract, develop and retain high-caliber employees, and serve as an internal consultant to line managers and employees on high level HR issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Partner with designated Leaders to develop HR initiatives to support business strategy and growth frameworkDrive and implement HR policy and HR programs, initiatives and solutionsCreate plans and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistanceEstablish a workforce strategy and support all aspects: brand, key local partnerships, Talent Acquisition of Production rolesAnalyze available data to identify trends, create a strategy and proactively work with management and employees to strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, build morale and increase productivity and retentionBuild strong working partnerships with Universities and Colleges for the purpose of identifying graduates and interns for key talent opportunities and future succession planningIdentify leadership development opportunities and stretch assignments, coach and provide insight and guidance to strengthen pipeline/successionCounsel and partner with COE to address and bring resolution to employee/labor relations issues including but not limited to investigations, complaints, concerns, terminations etcPartner with the Americas HR Services group to ensure provision of high-quality HR services to the local employee populationPerform other work related duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience

5 years of progressive professional level human resources experience2+ years in an HR advisory capacityExperience with talent acquisition of production/hourly rolesIntermediate to advanced  Microsoft Office skillsA Bachelor’s Degree in a business related fieldPrevious experience of using Workday (HRIS) preferred

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Ability to prepare and present management level reports / proposalsAbility to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibilityAbility to demonstrate high energy and persistence in a fast pace work environmentStrong coaching, counseling and people skills and the ability to influence stakeholdersCurrent knowledge on applicable employment and labor regulationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skills – detail orientedAbility to maintain confidentiality

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

  Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson’s Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.