Director, Human Resources

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.

Summary:

The Divisional HR Business Partner will partner closely with the Division business leader and managers in the assigned Line of

Business (LOB) 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. This individual 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 HR issues.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide HR consulting services to Divisional leader as well as Managers and Supervisors in line of business.

· Forward thinking, proactively identify actions to address future business challenges and opportunities

· Analyze data and metrics, identify trends to develop solutions, programs and policies

· Partner with Division leader to develop HR initiatives to support business strategy and growth framework

· Drive and implement HR policy and HR programs, initiatives and solutions

· Create plans and implement change management strategies that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance

· Establish a workforce strategy and support all aspects: brand, key local partnerships, liaise with TA to source and hire

· Collaborate with Division leader and COE to set the inclusion and diversity strategy and support established goals

· Proactively identify and recommend improvements on processes, procedures and system functionality as part of efforts

on continuous improvement within the business.

· Identify leadership development opportunities, coach and provide insight and guidance to strengthen pipeline/succession

· Work closely with management and employees to strengthen relationships, improve collaboration, build morale and

increase productivity and retention

· Operate with a preventative approach and escalate identified employee relations to COE in areas such as performance

management, disciplinary investigations and procedures. Counsel and partner with COE to address and bring resolution

to employee/labor relations issues including but not limited to investigations, complaints, concerns, terminations etc

· Direct managers and employees to HR Operations (HR Services) and coordinate with HR Operations were required to

ensure provision of high-quality HR services

· Support M&A activities related to due diligence or integrations of acquisitions where required

· On site presence for 180+ employees

· Perform other duties as assigned

Education:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field

Experience:

· Minimum of 10 years of progressive professional level human resources experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to prepare and present management and executive level reports / proposals

· Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of flexibility

· Ability to demonstrate high energy and persistence in a fast pace work environment

· Strong coaching, couselling and people skills and the ability to influence stakeholders

· Current knowledge on applicable employment and labor regulations

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organizational and time management skills – detail oriented

· Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Familiarity with HRIS functions particularly Workday

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.