Air Liquide Romania has been present in the domestic market since 1999, and is a nationally recognized gas producer and supplier of technologies, services and gases for the food and beverage industry, large industries, the automotive industry, healthcare and the environment. Air Liquide Romania has a team of nearly 80 employees serving industrial customers.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic consultant to managers and employees on all human resources-related issues. The mission is to align business objectives in designated business units. In Collaboration with the HR Director and Centres of Excellence, the HRBP serves as an employee champion, a talent driver, and a change agent, anticipating HR-related needs and delivering value-added services that reflect the business objectives of the organisation.
1. Strategic Partnering and Advisory
- Works closely with managers and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
- Translates business strategies into HR initiatives and ensures their effective execution.
2. Talent Management and Acquisition
- Supports the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment (in partnership with the TA CoE), onboarding, and offboarding.
- Guides managers through the performance management process (in partnership with the TM CoE), ensuring regular feedback, objective evaluations, and development plans.
- Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
3. Employee Relations and Engagement
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues efficiently and professionally.
- Conducts effective, thorough, and objective internal investigations when required.
- Drives employee engagement initiatives and organizational culture improvements to foster a positive work environment.
4. HR Policy, Compliance, and Data
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of local labor laws and legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to both managers and employees.
- Analyzes HR metrics and trends (e.g., turnover, absenteeism) to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
5. Compensation and Benefits
- Supports the annual compensation review and bonus processes for the designated perimeter.
- Provides guidance on promotions, salary adjustments, and internal mobility to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
6. Administration and Payroll
- Provides support with all employee inquiries in close cooperation with the Global Business Services teams
- Ensures monthly payroll is processed on time and with the expected level of accuracy, collaborating with the GBS Payroll team and third-party payroll vendor
Are you a MATCH?
Education:
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience, preferably working as HR Business Partner or in a senior generalist role. Proven experience in resolving complex employee relations issues.
- Experience in a manufacturing plant or production is considered a strong advantage. Experience in coordinating work processes and collaboration with Business Service Centres and Centres of Excellence.
Functional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) such as Workday.
- Solid understanding of compensation and benefits frameworks.
- Data-driven analytical skills to interpret HR metrics and build reports.
- Business acumen with a good understanding of financial and operational drivers.
Soft Skills:
- Communication and Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate difficult conversations calmly and objectively.
- Emotional Intelligence: High level of empathy, active listening, and ability to build trust.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" and connect HR initiatives to overall business goals.
- Change Management: Capable of leading and supporting teams through organizational transitions and cultural shifts.
- Problem Solving: Proactive and resourceful approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.