What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional HRBP, Refinish Americas position at PPG?
The Regional HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic advisor to the Refinish Americas business and Advanced Surface Technologies (AST) globally, partnering directly with the Americas VP and the CEO of PPG AST. As a key member of the Refinish Regional Leadership Team, this role shapes and executes the people strategy to drive performance, growth, and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP operates at both strategic and operational levels—translating business priorities into actionable talent and organizational solutions while ensuring disciplined execution across the region in partnership with HR Service Delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead organizational design and restructuring to execute business strategy, manage cost reduction initiatives, develop comprehensive staffing capabilities through strategic recruiting and skills enhancement, and implement change management plans with measurable impact and benefit realization.
- Coach leaders on performance management and calibrated decision-making, lead strategic hiring for senior roles with clear business alignment, deploy talent assessments and development programs, provide ongoing coaching on corporate dynamics, and facilitate engagement activities.
- Build Commercial Excellence capabilities, drive operational transformation, and review sales incentive plans while serving as a strategic HR partner who influences stakeholders, uses data-driven decision making, and benchmarks performance against industry best practices to deliver measurable business results.
- Identify organizational restructuring opportunities aligned with business strategy, develop comprehensive headcount forecasts through leadership consultation, and maintain accurate HR data tracking with detailed commentary under tight deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10 years of progressive experience in matrixed industrial manufacturing organizations, spanning engineering and blue-collar environments across international business contexts
- 10 years of international HR leadership experience across all HR functions (business partnering, talent management, recruitment, labor relations, org design) with proven success in executing strategic HR initiatives that drive business growth.
- Proven track record of partnering with business leaders to develop outcome-focused strategies, successfully leading through major transformations, growth periods, and crisis management while ensuring business continuity and employee well-being.
- Proven experience managing HR operations across multiple countries with strong cultural adaptability and deep understanding of regional labor laws, cultural differences, and varying HR practices.
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.