Human Resource Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner-West Coast (REMOTE)

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. 

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. 

Arxada is looking for a Human Resource Business Partner (REMOTE). This role will have accountability for ARKANSAS and CALIFORNIA additional site responsibility for Mapleton, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide HR leadership, consultation and guidance for all people related matters to the people managers of teams supported.

• Coach and support line managers on current and future to design their respective organizations and put in place change management plans to help their operations be successful.

• Develop and implement a strategic people plan for their organization that is aligned to Site/Global HR and business strategies.

• Critical areas to be addressed include talent and performance management, employee engagement, succession planning.

• Leveraging global processes.

• Establish and execute staffing plans - The Human Resource Manager is overall accountable for the staffing plans however the recruitment team executes these plans.

• Support line management in devising and implementing change management strategies designed to drive efficiency, support growth, and build high performing teams.

• Establish and drive engagement and development strategies to improve employee engagement and provide staff with development/career opportunities

• Ensure administrative support as Process champion and coordinate HR administrative duties and responsibilities with HR services supporting the site (e.g. Recruiting, Total Rewards).

• Build collaborative and trusting relationships with internal clients and across the site / global HR network to ensure seamless HR support.

• Monitor and continually seek to improve HR effectiveness by tracking and reporting key measures.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 5-7 years of previous HR Management in a manufacturing environment.

• 5 plus years of manufacturing experience a must.

• 3 plus years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience.

• 5 plus years Union and Labor relations experience required

• Multi-site experience highly preferred

• Motivated and detail oriented with excellent organization skills.

• Ability to build strong collaboration with business clients and HR community.

• Ability to effectively communicate and provide a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Plan, prioritize and organize work to deliver on time.

• Demonstrates high integrity and accountability for area ensuring actions and decisions are aligned to business objectives.

• Excellent computer skills in MS Office.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• Strong time management and priorities management skills.

• Ability to travel to multiple sites – 25% - 30%.

The expected salary range for this role is 115.000$ - 150.000$, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.