Director, HR Business Partner - Waxdale Manufacturing

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

As the Director – Human Resources Business Partner at SC Johnson, you will provide human resource leadership within the SC Johnson’s Waxdale Manufacturing plant to drive the people agenda in terms of systems, processes, learning and development, and culture.

This role creates a work environment that attracts and retains the talent and the workforce required with the right skills to fulfill the demand of production and the business objectives.

The HRBP works with the HR Centers of Excellence and HR Operations, as well as other HRBPs, to develop and lead programs that maximize the plant's effectiveness toward achieving plant mission and other stated business goals.

The incumbent will be expected to establish trusted relationships with leaders of Waxdale Manufacturing team by truly understanding the business and aligning human resources programs to credibly implement key initiatives across functions in the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads key human capital and workforce planning initiatives that support the manufacturing unit objectives
• Provide proactive guidance, communications, and HR leadership support to employees in Waxdale
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies / procedures and local laws and practices in the plant
• Responsible for the execution of HR programs and processes, managing multiple priorities concurrently through strong project management, systems knowledge, and effective communications with plant leadership team
• Partner with HR Operations team and the COE’s to ensure consistent execution of HR policies, initiatives, and approaches within the manufacturing plant or site
• Partners with the Employee Relations COE to lead the employee relations strategy supporting Waxdale’s business objectives
• Coordinate the delivery of Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness programs such as PMP, MS&D, GPTW, GEOS, etc.

Human Resources Support

• Leads change management programs and initiatives in partnership with plant leadership teams
• Responsible for the implementation and/or coordination of applicable training programs
• Leads employee engagement initiatives and cultural programs
• Review current employment practices and provide recommendations and coaching to ensure policies and processes are compliant with local law and regulations
• Aligns with COEs to identify new opportunities for improved workforce performance
• Leads succession and workforce plans for the management team of the plant
• Coaches and directs plant leaders in the implementation of optimal organization structures at all levels of the business, HR strategies and programs within the country and/or function
• Provides guidance on the Employee Relations strategy to support business strategy
• Ensures Total Rewards policies and practices align to COE philosophy, principles etc. given highly complex regional/business unit needs
• Drives global consistency of HR initiatives and programs within the plant and shares best practices with other manufacturing locations
• Manages and develop direct reports through robust performance discussions, coaching and individual development plans, ensuring appropriate oversight at all site locations

Learning and Development Support

• Develop and execute the Learning & Development (L&D) strategy for Waxdale, ensuring alignment with business objectives and workforce capability needs.
• Responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs across different areas in Waxdale, including new hire orientation.
• Establish and maintain a skills and competency framework that defines capabilities required for technical roles.
• Conduct training needs analyses to identify skill gaps and prioritize development initiatives that support operational excellence and future workforce requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and operational training requirements through structured learning and certification processes.
• Monitor and report learning effectiveness, competency development, certification status, and training compliance through defined metrics and dashboards.

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Communications, or relevant degree
• 10+ years of related HR experience, including multiple years of people management and employee relation experience
• Experience with Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Compensation programs and HR laws and regulations
• Knowledge of general HR policies, procedures, and HR leading practices and applicable labor laws

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong business acumen with demonstrated understanding of business strategy across all areas of organization
• Experience as HR Business Partner is highly preferred, especially within a manufacturing unit
• Ability to build deep and influential business partnerships throughout the organization by demonstrating an understanding of business fundamentals and decision-making processes
• Embraces change and views challenges as business opportunities and demonstrated success in championing change
• Demonstrated success in people management and team development
• Able to appropriately push back and challenge the status quo
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with senior level managers and executives

Desired Competencies

• Workforce Planning: Analyzes the workforce to ensure the organization has suitable access to talent to ensure future business success.
• Change Management: Conducting change readiness and change impact analyses, preparing communication and employee engagement plans, and developing strategies to address organizational change and related change management issues.
• Talent Management: Supporting, developing, retaining, and engaging a workforce by creating, implementing, and maintaining good talent management and employee relation solutions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full-time onsite role
• Ability to flex schedule to accommodate 24 x 7 operation
• Primarily office position but expected to work in manufacturing environment as required
• This position is not eligible for remote work
• This role is not eligible for relocation

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.