The Global Supply Chain HR Business Partner is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management at our Sheffield manufacturing site. In this role you will work as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, acting as an employee champion and change agent. Working closely with the Senior HR Manager and Employee Relations Manager to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
Location: Sheffield, 5 days a week onsite
ResponsibilitiesKPI
Drive accountability by setting clear objectives and track progress across all HR initiatives.
Use data to inform decisions, identify trends in recruitment, retention, engagement and performance to guide strategic actions.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection for blue collar positions.
Support Managers in drafting the job description and participate to the recruitment process for white collars positions.
Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure new hires are effectively integrated into the organization.
Performance Management
Support the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations by monitoring progress and tracking completion in the system.
Provide coaching and feedback to managers and employees supported to improve performance and development.
Learning & Development
Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.
Stay updated on changes in employment laws and regulations and ensure timely implementation of necessary changes.
Engagement & Morale
Support the implementation of engagement surveys.
Change Management
Lead and support change management initiatives within the locations supported.
Time & Attendance and Payroll Coordination
Monitor and validate time and attendance data to ensure accuracy and compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
Act as a local point of contact for timekeeping issues, coordinating with managers and employees to resolve discrepancies.
Coordination & Communication
Support the organization of HR-related events, training sessions, and employee communications.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and documentation, escalating to HRSS or ER Manager as appropriate.
Employer Branding
Partner with Talent Acquisition to promote the company as employer of choice
Support local employer branding campaigns, job fairs, and community engagement events
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role, ideally within a manufacturing or trade union environment.
- Strong knowledge of HR practices across recruitment, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, and employee relations.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and provide practical, data-driven HR guidance to managers.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and excel in an matrix organisation.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Please note this role is onsite 5 days a week
What we Offer:
The established salary range for this position is £50,000 - £60,000
Company bonus plan
Company contributed pension
Private medical insurance
Work-Life Balance: We value your personal time and well-being.
Career Opportunities: Grow within a truly international business.
Ongoing Training and Support: Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Pay Transparency
The salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.
Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the role’s responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.
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About UsAt Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
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Eligibility to Work
You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.
Equal Opportunity Employer
An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
