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Role: Global Human Resources Business Partner

Company: Momentive

Location: Niskayuna, NY

Pay Range: $119,000 - 174,350

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In this role, you will provide strategic HR leadership for select key businesses and functions.  You will provide direct partnership and support to designated members of the Executive Leadership Team and their Senior staff, working closely with a network of HR colleagues across the globe to ensure achievement of business results through impactful people approaches.  

Working closely with the CHRO and designated Executive Leader(s), you will connect business strategy to people-focused work, with responsibility for driving development and incorporating enterprise-wide initiatives.  Actively incorporate all elements of an HR generalist role, including leadership coaching and development, succession planning, organizational design, compensation, talent acquisition, compliance, and training and development at the corporate and local level.

You will also be responsible for one or more additional client groups, and these client groups may change over time based on the interests of the incumbents and the Company's support needs.

Please note that this role requires on-site presence five days per week, Monday through Friday.

• Partner with the Executive and their leadership team to develop and guide HR strategy aligned with the business.
• HR leadership in the execution of multiple initiatives to achieve organizational capability, including organizational alignment, structure development, and/or rationalization
• Utilize knowledge of local divisional/functional business objectives and functional HR knowledge and expertise to support and advise local leaders and managers on HR-related issues to help meet local business goals and objectives.
• Represents the interests and viewpoint of the functional team and functional leadership team in cross-functional work with business leaders and other HR partners.
• Lead Strategic Talent Management review and Succession Planning process, and foster robust development plans for High Potential talent and/or key leadership positions
• Selection and Development of leadership talent in accordance with Momentive’s core competency model and framework
• Coach and develop the Senior Leaders on effective leadership behaviors
• Act as advisor and facilitator to drive change and improvements in the organization and culture to achieve the business strategy
• Promote positive and effective employee relations

The HRBP will collaborate closely with HR People Operations and COE leadership to ensure alignment in the implementation of HR policy and process, including:

• Provide HR leadership and coaching through the Performance Management Process annually (performance differentiation/calibration, performance discussion, and merit increase process)
• Facilitate training on key company processes, including performance management, Salary Planning, etc., to ensure leaders, managers, and associates have a solid understanding of them and to drive common practice throughout the company
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to align on a strategy to fill vacancies for the business leader and prepare interview teams. Participate in the interviewing and selection process to facilitate the selection of the best-qualified candidates.
• Partner with COEs regarding how to gain alignment and recommendations on COE-specific expertise 

The following are required for the role

• 7+ years of Human Resources experience
• Ability to partner strategically on business issues with executives, senior, and site leaders
• Global HR experience
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading, coaching, and mentoring others
• Effective influencing and consulting skills
• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to team effectively with others and lead others through change     
• Knowledge of HR-related legal issues, including those related to labor
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources / industrial relations, psychology, business administration, or equivalent 
• Proficient in MS Office (Email, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

The following are preferred for the role 

• Human Resource management experience, preferably in supporting a growth business on a global scale
• MBA / Master's Degree

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Role: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist 

Company: Momentive

Location: Niskayuna, NY

Pay Range: $81,000 - $118,800

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The Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist is an integral role within Momentive’s Talent Center of Excellence (COE). The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, identifying, and qualifying talent to fill key roles within the organization. In this senior role, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing, identifying, and attracting top talent to fill key professional and senior-level positions across the Americas and Europe. You will also take a lead role in managing our early career programs and external vendor relationships.

Strategic Recruitment & Sourcing

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process for key professional and senior-level roles, partnering with hiring managers to define hiring needs and develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Utilize a variety of innovative techniques to source, screen, and recommend diverse talent, ensuring a strong and consistent candidate experience from initial contact to offer.
• Advise and educate hiring managers on best practices for recruitment, selection methodologies, and our TA process.
• Manage intake meetings, create talent pipelines for critical roles, and monitor progress to ensure requisitions are filled in a timely manner.

Early Career Programs 

• Develop and execute strategies for our early career programs, including internships and rotational programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and organizations to enhance our employer brand and build a robust pipeline of future talent.
• Identify, prioritize, coordinate, and manage participation in career fairs, recruiting events, and information sessions.

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead or contribute to TA-focused projects aimed at improving recruitment efficiency, candidate experience, and employer branding.
• Oversee relationships with external recruiting agencies, job boards, and other talent acquisition vendors to ensure quality, efficiency, and alignment with hiring goals.
• Partner with procurement to manage vendor contracts, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance with sourcing policies and budgetary guidelines.
• Evaluate vendor performance, support contract negotiations, and ensure a strong return on investment (ROI).

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure all recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate selection, and hiring processes, comply with local and international employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain data integrity and accurately track all recruitment activities within our applicant tracking system (Workday).
• Provide support for compliance reporting in alignment with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., EEO and GDPR).

The following are required for the role

• 5+ years full-cycle recruiting experience
• University degree in a related field
• Experience designing, launching, or scaling early career programs
• Experience leading and prioritizing multiple recruitment projects from start to finish, adapting to evolving business needs
• Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
• Experience with an HRIS, ATS, and/or CRM
• Solid technical capabilities, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet/online candidate sourcing techniques
• Dynamic interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and influence diverse audiences and stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership, agility, and resilience, proactively supporting both the team and broader business objectives
• Flexibility to attend recruiting events  

The following are preferred for the role:

• Workday experience (Recruiting module)
• Demonstrated commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams
• Experience recruiting for a manufacturing organization
• Experience recruiting for a globally matrixed organization
• High volume staffing experience
• Familiarity/awareness of employment law in Europe

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Role:  Human Resource Liaison 

Company:  Research Foundation for The State University of New York 

Location: Albany, NY

Pay Range:    $70,000 - $80,000

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FUNCTION & SCOPE:  The Human Resource (HR) Liaison is a key member of the Finance and Administration team of the University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD), a division of the State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration (SA) under the Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Upward Mobility. UCAWD manages the statewide system of Educational Opportunity Centers (EOCs) and Advanced Technology Training And Information Networking (ATTAIN) labs which provide educational training; student support services; digital literacy; and career exploration to disadvantaged adult learners within local communities.

This position is the primary point of contact for UCAWD employees, supervisors, and senior management on a variety of HR activities pertaining to recruitment, employee relations, HR/Payroll, time reporting, appointment changes, and benefits. The HR Liaison serves as the primary intermediary to the HR team(s) at both the Research Foundation for SUNY (RF) and SUNY SA throughout the employee lifecycle. 

DUTIES: The HR Liaison will provide support and implement solutions on a variety of HR issues. This position will guide and manage the overall provisions of HR services, policies, and programs, including:

• Recruitment - Overseeing the recruitment process, working with management to determine staffing needs and implementing creative solutions to ensure high visibility of vacant positions. Use traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates. Coordinate interviews with Search Committee Chairs and participate on search committees, as requested.
• Onboarding - Completing onboarding paperwork, departmental orientation, and coordinating benefits orientation for both UCAWD Central Office and field staff.
• Compensation - Responsible for implementation of the approved annual RF Salary plan, while overseeing the annual employee evaluation and appraisal processes.
• Learning & Development - Coordinate and facilitate training for staff (i.e., Supervisory, Search Committee Chairs). Participating in evaluation and monitoring of training programs. Providing leadership and guidance to the UCAWD Professional Development Committee to identify and address learning and development needs.
• Time and Attendance - Addressing employee timecard actions and troubleshoot any issues/questions related to time and attendance, including coordination of leave-related inquiries, and involving others, as needed. 
• Employee Relations - Work closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention. Conduct regular meetings with respective UCAWD units (Programs and Services, Finance and Administration, and IT) to discuss current HR issues. Work closely with RF and SUNY HR departments on all employee relations issues. Provide guidance on workplace complaints, performance counseling, or other employee issues and collaborate, as needed, to ensure resolution.
• Process Improvement - Identify solutions to improve HR administration and procedures as they relate to programs. Working to streamline processes, seeking guidance when necessary.
• Leadership - Responsible for supervision of the HR & Finance Assistant.
• Offboarding - Managing employee separations, including exit interviews, sending separation letters, communicating/collaborating with key stakeholders. 

Requirements:

SKILLS:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and managing complex projects in a fast-paced team environment 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to exercise discretion in the handling of confidential and/or sensitive information
• Strong knowledge of various software packages
• Ability to create and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Progressively responsible HR experience, including strong knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in a related discipline
• Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (CP/SCP)
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations

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