HR Business Partner

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the North America Seeds Human Resources team is currently seeking a Human Resource Business Partner to support the North America R&D organization and lead a team of HR Generalists. As an HRBP, you will provide HR expertise and influence, challenge the status quo, lead change initiatives and implement ways of working that embody Syngenta as an “employer of choice”.

You will help shape the future of Agriculture by:

• Partnering with business leaders to deliver people strategies, processes and solutions which ensure that the organizational capability, processes, systems, structure and culture are in place to drive the achievement of business goals
• Coaching leaders on career development, employee experience, best in class leadership practices
• Executing HR processes including talent reviews, succession planning, organizational health priorities, and compensation planning activities
• Leading a team of HR Generalists and establish new ways of working and project management discipline to support the North America HR Operating Model in: Employee Relations, People & Organizational Development Support & Delivery, Talent Acquisition Support, and HR Projects

Accountabilities:

• Lead a team of HR Generalists and establish new ways of working to support North America HR Operating Model with a focus on developing project management discipline to become an agile team of HR problem solvers
• Provide strategic insight into people data, partnering with leaders to create effective strategies that support business objectives and align the regional people strategy with the global people strategy
• Influence and coach leaders at all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and learning agility with proven experience in facilitating employee issues and conflict resolution
• Excellent project management skills together with collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills to prioritize and guide work efficiently
• Stakeholder management - Experience leading and working effectively across disciplines within a matrix environment spread across geographies and cultures
• Lead and manage large transformations through project management, collaboration, engagement, influencing and communication

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 7+ years of prior, progressive Human Resource Business Partner experience
• People leadership experience
• Advanced experience in coaching leaders at all levels
• Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal HR Laws
• Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in the United States without work authorization sponsorship

To stand out, you will have:

• Master’s degree
• SPHR certification
• Demonstrated experience and involvement in strategic planning
• Experience making effective presentations to both large and small groups

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of high-quality seeds, ensuring better and more productive crops. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer resources. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is a part of Syngenta Group, a global agricultural technology leader, with over 53,000 people across more than 100 countries working together to create solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet.