Head of HR US & HR Coordinator Americas

People are at the heart of our strategy

A family-owned Group, Roquette offers a positive and attractive work and career environment, in which everyone can learn, develop , contribute to the overall company performance and be recognized for doing so.

Is your ambition is to create a positive and attractive environment where everyone wants to join, where everyone can learn, develop, contribute to the overall performance of the company and be recognized for it? Are you ready for new demanding and exciting challenges?Join our Global Human Resources team to leverage the cultural transformation of Roquette!

A career with Roquette will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference as you work with some of the brightest individuals in the industry.

Roquette America’s Customer Innovation Center in Geneva, Illinois, is home, to leaders paving the way for Roquette’s future. The individuals you will connect with day-to-day are creating innovative solutions impacting your everyday life in pharmaceutical, nutrition, food and other applications.

The Head of HR (Americas) is responsible for directing all of the people functions of the organization in accordance with the policies and practices of Roquette Americas, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. The incumbent will also be responsible for the strategic human resource planning to provide the organization with the best people talent available and to position the organization as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices and trends within the industry.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization’s human resource function and performance.
• Manages local HR team; Including (4) direct reports
• Participates in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.
• Translates the strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as those items affect the attraction, motivation, development and retention of the people resources of the organization.
• Develops programs to allow the organization to embrace applicants and employees of all backgrounds and to permit the full development and performance of all employees.
• Areas of activity will include talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for more significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of the business of the company.
• Continually assesses the competitiveness of all programs and practices against the relevant comparable companies, industries and markets.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
• Develops appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the organization. Included in this area would be programs for employee relations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education and career development, among others.
• Enhances and/or develops, implements and enforces HR policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the organization. In particular, utilizes the human resource information systems database and provides necessary reports for critical analyses of the HR function and the people resources of the organization.
• Coordinates the activities, programs and strategic HR plans of other HR departments throughout the corporation.
• Maintains knowledge of international HR policies, programs, laws and issues. Understands the differences of domestic and international policies and programs and coordinates the integration of all such programs.
• Provides technical advice and knowledge to others within the human resource discipline.
• Manages the budget and other financial measures of the HR department.
• Continues improving the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the organization.
• Evaluates the HR division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as for providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Understanding of, and some experience with, most or all of the core aspects of Human Resource Management (staffing; employee relations; performance management; leadership development; training)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and to translate business goals into HR strategies and objectives
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into actionable items
• Previous talent management and succession planning experience preferred
• Proven ability to influence decision making
• Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
• Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
• Strong expertise in developing solutions based upon facts/data analytics
• Must possess consultative style and approach with proven ability to develop credible relationships with business partners
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present their point of view in varied business situations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree is in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or Master’s Degree;
• International experience including international travel
• Progressive leadership experience with increasing responsibilities and direct reports;
• Minimum of 15 years of HR experience with a minimum of 10+ years management experience and proven progression of increase in responsibilities
• HR Management experience within a Manufacturing environment
• HRIS Utilization (Workday is a plus)

Roquette provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

Joining Roquette means joining dynamic teams ambitious for success.

Add Your Talent to Ours!