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We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.\nWe are currently looking for aPeople Experience Partner to join us at our facility in Mt. Clemens, MI.\nThe People Experience Partner is a critical hands-on role that partners with leaders by building, rolling out and driving HR programs and solutions that enable the delivery of business outcomes. This role is key to executing our people initiatives, coaching managers, and partnering with HR Business Partners, HR Operations and HR Centers of Excellence on projects, process, and program implementation.\nThe People Experience Partner will work closely with HRBPs and BU/functional HR leadership, in an effort to support the delivery of the BU/functional strategic talent agenda. The People Experience Partner in this role will work as part of a local team with another People Experience Partner to have responsibility for labor relations strategy and site engagement.\nJob Responsibilities\nConsult and collaborate with leaders to execute people-related initiatives around performance management, employee relations, coaching, employee engagement, culture, organizational change, organizational development/team effectiveness, career pathing, and learning & development.\nPull through / execute on the strategic talent agenda set by the BU/Functional HR leaders (including workforce planning, succession, leadership development, talent acquisition, team effectiveness, etc.).\nBuild solid relationships with leaders and assist them in finding appropriate HR solutions to meet their needs. Coach them to effectively manage and grow their teams, in alignment with organizational goals, values, competencies, and policies/procedures.\nLead key people process implementation (performance management, compensation planning, development planning, etc.) throughout assigned sites/functions/business units.\nPartner with our HR Centers of Excellence teams to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs across the organization.\nImprove and apply HR processes, policies and standards, meeting local and federal employment laws. \nPartner with business stakeholders and HR teams to develop and implement Employee Relations best practices and programs, including progressive discipline. Handle employee complaints, manage grievance procedures and facilitate counseling in conjunction with other stakeholders. Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner.\nIdentify root causes and conduct relevant data analysis in order to propose both short-term and long-term HR interventions and solutions that benefit client groups.\nQualifications\n5+ year experience within an HR function; broad HR generalist experience across multiple disciplines is strongly preferred\nLabor relations experience strongly preferred\nAbility to be flexible with scheduling (ex. coming in early or late evenings as needed and working Monday, Wednesday, Friday in Mount Clemens facility and Tuesday & Thursday in our Troy office location)\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Business or related field;\nPrior experiencing working in a large, multi-national, heavily matrixed company is strongly preferred\nPrior manufacturing experience strongly preferred (for relevant roles)\nStrong knowledge of local employment practices, laws, regulations, unions and work councils (where applicable)\nAbility to leverage resources, escalate and redirect work within a global HR model (across COEs, AskHR, HRBP, etc.)\nExperience working across all levels of the organization and globally\nAbility to effectively influence and work through others\nMust have a solutions orientation and be able to develop “win/win” solutions that support business initiatives and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations\nDemonstrated ability to work in and manage ambiguity - dealing with issues that do not always have a process or a system in place\nAbility to position self as credible (garners respect, acts with integrity, keeps commitments); proactive (has a point of view, challenges assumptions, takes initiative); and a trusted thought partner (builds relationships, delivers results)\nAbility to provide creative solutions and unique approaches to HR/business challenges\nPrior experience advising clients on HR matters, including the investigation and resolution of complex employee relations matters\nProven experience in managing multiple projects with strong prioritization skills\nIndependent work style, balancing the need for collaboration with minimal supervision\nAxalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.\nThe expected compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 USD annually.\nOur Company:\nAxalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.\nAxalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.\nAxalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.\nRecruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to .\n2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)\nWe consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. 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