Job Requirements Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 50 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! We are seeking a talented HR Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting and aligning HR initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization. This individual will work closely with stakeholders across the globe that represent various business functions. The business functions include the following groups: Finance, IT, HR, Marketing, Sales & Service, R&D, Operations Management, and Legal. Responsibilities 1. Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with corporate functions leaders to understand their business objectives and provide strategic HR guidance. Utilize HR metrics and data analysis to identify trends, measure HR program effectiveness, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. Drive initiatives related to organizational effectiveness, change management, and employee engagement within corporate functions. 2. Talent & Performance Management: Partner with leaders to identify and address talent needs, including talent acquisition, development, and succession planning. Partner with the Center of Excellence (COE) to attract, develop, and retain top talent within corporate functions. Support the performance & talent management processes, working closely with the COE and managers to set performance expectations, provide coaching, and address performance issues. Assist with the implementation of performance improvement plans, as needed. Provide guidance and coaching to leaders throughout the process. Lead a HR Generalist by managing workload and projects, providing regular coaching and conducting regular performance and development conversations. 3. Employee Relations & HR Compliance: Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees, offering guidance on employee relations matters. Conduct investigations and provide resolutions for employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies. Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations; regularly review and update policies to reflect best practices and legal requirements. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification is a plus. - 2-3 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on business partnership. - Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices; global experience preferred. -1-2 years of leadership experience preferred. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions. - Proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels. - Demonstrated experience in successfully managing complex employee relations issues. If you are interested in being part of a world class group of HR Professionals at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.