Human Resources RockStar - CO

Human Resources Business Partner I, II or III – Boulder, CO - 1095

I used to live in Colorado - Ft. Collins to be more specific.  I have been to Boulder several times, and if you are looking to get into a kick a** beautiful setting, and work with a world class company, and are a rockstar human resources pro - this job better be on your radar!  Good luck to you.

Role Purpose – 

The Human Resource Business Partner will be a strategic member of the leadership team for their designated business functions and drive Syngenta towards being an "employer of choice" via championing the employee value proposition.

Accountabilities – 

• Partner with managers and leadership teams to identify and manage HR needs of the group. • Provide professional human resource counsel to support strategic plans. • Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations issues ensuring that all Syngenta policies and practices are applied and in compliance with federal and state law. • Develop and implement recruiting, hiring and retention strategies in conjunction with external recruiters and actively contribute to the workforce planning efforts. • Partner with learning and development to identify and implement training and organizational development actions. • Collaborate with compensation function for market pricing/compensation elements for employees. Guide/Lead managers and leaders through the salary cycle and all incentive plans. • Develop strategy and facilitate calibration meetings, ensuring Syngenta standards are implemented. • Provide support and direction to leadership teams for Talent Management. (Level 4 – Drive talent management process and guide leadership teams.) • Support and facilitate merger and acquisition activities as needed to newly acquired companies. (Level 4- Facilitate and lead merger and acquisition activities as needed to newly acquired companies.) • Share knowledge, Syngenta ways of working. Provide instruction in all areas. (Level 4- Provide instruction, coaching and mentoring in all areas)

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

• Incumbent must have BA/BS degree in human resources, business administration or related field (Master's degree and SPHR preferred). • Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of State and Federal HR Law and strategies.

Critical experience:

• Minimum 7 years (for Level 3); 10 years (for Level 4) of prior progressive Human Resource experience. • Demonstrated experience and involvement in strategic planning. (Level 4 – Leading strategic planning and initiatives) • Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects. (Level 4 – Demonstrated experience managing and leading multiple projects) • Candidate must have facilitated to resolve employee issues and conflict resolution. (Level 4 – extensive experience) • Candidate must have frequent experience in coach leaders at all levels, including senior leaders (Level 4 – extensive experience primarily with senior leaders) • Candidate must have some experience in influencing or managing team dynamics • Candidate should have experience making effective presentations to both large and small groups

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Proven ability to work with a variety of people and develop strong working relationships. • Ability to relate to people in all levels of the organization (Interpersonal savvy) • Communicative – very strong communication skills at both the group and individual levels • Must have inherent skill to recognize others and initiate celebrations of success • Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. (Level 4 – broad expertise and unique knowledge) • Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of variable factors. (Level 4 – broader and significant experiences) • Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. (Level 4 – broad 'independent' selection and application of methods) • Internal and external contacts often pertain to company plans and objectives.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Results Oriented • Business Acumen • Conflict Management • Innovative Management • Dealing with Ambiguity • Process Management • Gaining Commitment

Additional information:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Willingness to work at multiple sites within the Syngenta Crop/Seeds/& Non Seeds groups

Ability to travel as needed

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE