HR Partner in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

HR Partner

At a glance

Position:HR Partner

Primary locationFort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN), Alberta, Canada

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:03/18/2024

Job Number:R2049655

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple – to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role:

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for anAssociate Human Resources Partner!This position is located at our Fort Saskatchewan site.

In this role, you will provide local employee/leader support as well as serve as a resource for other HR Partners to support on employee/leader situations. This role exists to support leaders to deliver against the people strategy, maintaining partnership and relevance to drive business results.

You will need to gain an understanding of the business and corporate culture, drive change initiatives, communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, develop trusting relationships, and provide valuable feedback that enhances performance for all. You will work within a network of other HR Partners, as well as with other parts of the HR model which include HR Solutions and the HR Center of Expertise.

This role will help support efforts for the Path2Zero program, which will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The FS P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. Learn More:Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com) (http://ca.dow.com/en-ca/about/fort-saskatchewan-path2zero.html) .

Your responsibilities include:

• Partner and consult to understand relevant client strategies and how they are activated through the people agenda.

• Integrate the relevant client strategy into the broader business/functional/site strategy.

• Build leadership capability – serve as a coach to people leaders on talent and talent decisions.

• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders and employees when appropriate.

• Ensure that a strong leadership and coaching culture permeates the organization.

• Focus on run the business needs and the 1-3 year plans of the Organization.

• Connect, redirect and consult with people leaders on the portfolio of HR solutions to solve business needs.

• Member of relevant client group leadership teams.

• Create a strong client focus with an employee experience mindset.

• Apply and advise on relevant local laws and regulations related to employee and labor relations.

• Drive organizational productivity and engagement.

• Lead strategy and participate on project teams.

Your knowledge, skills & abilities include:

• Ability to analyze data and situations, make recommendations and assist with implementation.

• Ability to build solid relationships with clients through expertise and consultation.

• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness skills, including but not limited to conflict resolution, effective two way communication, negotiation skills.

• Strong relationship, partnership and consultancy skills.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degreeORAssociate’s degree AND 5 years relevant experienceORrelevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.

• A minimum requirement for this Canada based position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of Canadian permanent residency process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree discipline in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field.

• Experience leading change initiatives.

• Knowledge of Canadian employment and labor laws.

• Client facing experience.

Additional Notes:

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need…when you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.

• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).

• ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.

• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow’s inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.