HR Business Partner

About the role

Help Shape the Future of People at DeLaval
For over 140 years, DeLaval has actively contributed to making sustainable food production possible across the world! We have been helping dairy producers around the world improve productivity, animal welfare, and sustainability through innovation. Our people are at the heart of that mission.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals.
• Provide coaching and guidance on leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational development.
• Support workforce planning and organizational design initiatives.
• Employee Relations & Leadership Support
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Aid leaders in addressing performance management, conflict resolution, and employee engagement challenges.
• Promote fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices.
• Talent & Succession Management
• Facilitate talent review and succession planning discussions.
• Support the identification and development of high-potential talent.
• Partner with leaders to create meaningful development plans for employees and future leaders.
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Lead and support change management initiatives.
• Use workforce metrics and HR analytics to identify trends and opportunities.
• Recommend solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness and business performance.
• Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting strategies and candidate selection.
• Support hiring efforts for professional, technical, and leadership positions.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate and onboarding experience.

What We're Looking For

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including business partnering responsibilities.
• Strong employee relations and workplace investigation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to travel 10%.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Experience supporting Canadian operations.
• Experience with succession planning, leadership development, and organizational change initiatives.