Sr. HR Business Partner, Food Solutions North America

Company: Bunge North America
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

At Bunge, people don t just come here to work, they come here to grow
solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package, generous paid time off program, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity to progress. Our hybrid work environment provides a balance of in office and remote work. Most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainablyPosition Summary:The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will lead the execution of HR programs integrating resources efficiently to provide the best service to the Business.This role will report to the Sr. Director HRBP Food Solutions and support leaders in North America by collaborating with HR Centers of Expertise (CoE), HRBPs in other countries/locations, Bunge Business Services, Legal and Communications. The Sr HRBP will provide direction to the HRBP, Commercial
NA Milling and Emulsifiers & Protein and be an active member of the global Food Solutions HR team. This role aims to improve Bunge's outcomes by making data-driven decisions, keeping the customer at the forefront of all actions by proactively gaining insight into the global Food Solutions strategy.Core Functions:Partner with department leadership to achieve strategic business objectives and being an active member of the North America Oils leadership teamDevelop and maintain solid business relationships with key leaders, ultimately assuming role of trusted advisor. Develop sound recommendations through subject matter expertise, insightful analysis of situations and data and full consideration of all stakeholder and business impacts. Communicate perspectives, pushing back when appropriate, and ensure risks/rewards are understood when analyzing potential outcomes.Provide leaders with the full range of Human Resources services including, but not limited to, policy and procedure counsel/implementation, staffing and selection, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, and coaching, training and development of local management and facility personnel.Enhance credibility by taking an active role in the business. Participate in leadership meetings, interact with employees at various events, deliver on commitments and provide responses in a timely manner.Engage in workforce planning, maintaining an awareness of workforce demographics, bench strength and operational requirements. Develop strategies to address workforce gaps and surpluses and proactively work to optimize talent.Partner with business leaders to assess organizational design. Provide guidance on organization structure, opportunities to re-engineer roles and responsibilities, and workforce needs.Able to simplify complex problems, processes or projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematicallyLead talent management activities in partnership with business leaders. Guide performance management program, provide coaching/counseling on individual development plans and career development, and facilitate the succession planning process.Thoroughly understand Bunge policies and procedures, developing and implementing broad policies and programs in collaboration with Centers of Expertise and business stakeholders.Maintain a pulse on the organization, understanding employee concerns, motivations and level of engagement. Develop and implement strategies to address employee concerns and cultivate a positive work environmentAt the direction of Legal and senior HR management, conduct investigations related to policy violations, misconduct, or other circumstances that may result in disciplinary action.Assist management in implementing the full range of company employee performance management and development programs and initiatives, e.g. PMP, IDP, and training programs.Maintain HR subject matter expertise through continual self-education and practical application of HR-related initiatives.Has clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between HR and Business strategy.Other duties as assignedSkills/Experience Requirements:Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field required; Master's degree in business, organizational behavior, HR management or related field preferred5-10 years of position related functional management experience, or equivalent combo of education and experience level and desired minimum 2 years supporting Business leadersProven solid experience (5-10 years) of operating in a business partner model, working with local and global managers to create positive business outcomes;Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skillsSupport Business Leader on the development and execution of HR strategies to achieve key Business objectives in area of responsibilityUse knowledge of Bunge s business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problemsDemonstrated ability to build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles.Ability to travel approximately 10%Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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