Organization Business Partner

Your Opportunity at the Organization Business PartnerServe as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive performance, capability, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Partner closely with leaders in the business and across HR to develop and execute talent strategies, workforce planning, organizational design initiatives, leadership development, and people programs that support business priorities and enable sustainable growth. Anticipate and address organizational and talent challenges, providing data-driven insights, leadership coaching, and change management expertise. Champion our Company's Culture-in-Action values to create an environment where employees and teams can thrive while supporting enterprise-wide priorities and transformational initiatives. Leverage your strengths across both strategy and execution; functional expertise and an enterprise-wide perspective; HR knowledge and business acumen; individual contribution and leadership through coaching and development; specialist capabilities and a generalist mindset; and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating thoughtfully with others.Location: Orrville, OHWork Arrangements: Hybrid, 35% in office expectationIn this role you will: Strategic Business PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning talent priorities and organizational strategies with business objectives; translate strategy into practical action plans and supporting materials, in close collaboration with partners across HR and the businessBuild and maintain strong relationships with leaders and key stakeholders across supported functions and HR; fair, objective, and balanced member of both teams, not one or the otherDevelop a deep understanding of business strategy, operational priorities, workforce challenges, and organizational opportunities and drivers of the whole business across Corporate and manufacturing functionsIn partnership with the business, anticipate and plan for the future evolution of the business and its impact on the workforce (e.g., AI, technology, etc.), always thinking multiple steps aheadInfluence business decisions through thoughtful consultation, strategic workforce planning, and organizational insights that effectively balance both functional and enterprise objectivesPartner with leaders to identify future talent needs and build plans to support long-term business success; balance short-term objectives with long-term needsOrganizational Design & Workforce PlanningLead discussions related to organizational structure, role design, workforce planning, and headcount managementConsult with leaders to ensure organizational resources are aligned to business priorities and evolving needsLead the organization work for a function or business unit to support mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and other organizational transitions, such as organization design, achievement of financial metrics, headcount management, synergies, etc.Balance talent investment decisions with financial considerations and organizational effectiveness goalsLeadership Coaching & Talent ManagementCoach leaders and managers on performance management, employee development, career growth, talent reviews, succession planning, and team effectiveness; promote a “clear is kind” approach to providing employees with regular feedbackFacilitate talent reviews and succession planning processes to ensure strong talent pipelines for critical rolesPartner with leaders to identify, develop, and retain top talentStrengthen manager effectiveness through coaching, feedback, and leadership development initiativesSupport employee engagement and retention strategies that enhance organizational performanceChange Leadership & Organizational EffectivenessLead and support organizational change initiatives that drive transformation and continuous improvement; serve as a role model and ambassador for change and effectively “bring others along” the change curveChallenge conventional thinking and lead with innovative approaches to solving business and people challenges; serve as a “bold thinker” and thought partner to the business and HRGuide leaders and teams through periods of change by providing coaching, communication, and change management support, conveying difficult messages, when necessary, to ensure visibility to the facts, and that leaders and teams understand all facets of complex situationsFacilitate alignment across teams and functions to improve organizational effectiveness and collaboration; role model for effectively bringing people together toward compromise and practical, “best balanced decisions”When needed, independently lead sub-teams or dedicated workstreams on large, complex enterprise projects, from strategy to executionData Analytics & Workforce InsightsLeverage workforce analytics, engagement data, turnover trends, talent metrics, and HR system insights to inform decision-makingPartner with Finance and other stakeholders to analyze organizational and headcount dataMonitor organizational health indicators and identify opportunities to improve employee experience, engagement, and retentionPresent data-driven recommendations to leaders that support business outcomes and workforce effectivenessEnterprise Partnership & Program LeadershipCollaborate with Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and HR Operations to deliver integrated talent solutionsSupport enterprise-wide initiatives such as leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, compensation planning, and culture-building efforts; at times, this includes independently producing the supporting materials needed to advance the work through project timelines (e.g., Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint decks, meeting summaries, written announcements, talking points, cross-functional project plans, etc.)Lead with an enterprise mindset by balancing functional and Company priorities, which at times, can mean delivering difficult messages when a functional “want” doesn’t align at the enterprise levelPeople LeadershipProvide oversight, developmental coaching, and performance support for a direct report, if applicableProvide indirect leadership of individuals and cross-functional teams in support of large, complex total Company initiativesAct as an ambassador and role model for the Company's culture, values, and leadership principles across the organizationWhat we are looking for: Minimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree7 – 10 years of progressive Human Resources, Organizational Development, Talent Management, or related experience3 – 5 years of experience in a business-facing consulting, business partner, or client-service-oriented roleDemonstrated experience partnering with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and change initiatives and autonomously leading a cross-functional HR team (indirect reports) to support the Company’s largest, most complex organization prioritiesExperience leading complex cross-functional projects and influencing diverse stakeholder groupsProven success coaching leaders and supporting organizations through transformation, growth, or significant changeExperience utilizing workforce data, analytics, and HR technology to drive business decisionsStrong business acumen and strategic thinking skills; deep understanding of the financial metrics that drive the businessAbility to build credibility and effectively influence leaders at all levels of the organization, most especially Company Officers, using objectivity, data, and facts, without requiring more senior leaders to intervene to achieve balanced decisionsExpertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planningStrong leadership coaching and consulting capabilities, including ability to independently lead difficult conversations with care and compassion, when necessaryExcellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skillsData literacy with the ability to analyze workforce trends and translate insights into actionEffective change management and project management skillsExpert communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities with proven ability to “rise above the noise” and synthesize disparate ideas and opinions into a succinct summary of action items that progressively advance the workHigh level of subjective judgment, professional maturity, and emotional intelligence; ability to converge across varying viewpoints, devoid of self-interest, and independently decide on the next logical course of action, appropriately balancing when there’s a need to solicit additional input and when it’s time to make a decision and keep movingAbility to confidently navigate ambiguity and independently lead teams who don’t report to you (in HR and the business) through complex organizational challengesDemonstrated intellectual curiosity that keeps teams in pursuit of continuous improvement and holistic thinking about the factors and functions that drive business successCommitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and values-based cultureAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role (not required): Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related fieldThe Right Place for YouWe are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. SummaryLocation: Orrville, OHType: Full time