Director, HR Business Partner, Global Operations

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.Global OperationsAs the HR Business Partner for our global operations and supply chain team including procurement, manufacturing, logistics and customer support you will play a critical role in aligning HR strategies with the business objectives of our global manufacturing and supply chain operations. You and your team will partner with leadership and management across various global locations to deliver proactive and consistent HR support and guidance, ensuring that our HR initiatives drive performance, engagement, and operational excellence across all manufacturing and supply chain teams and locations.What You Will Do at Graco Proactive and Strategic HR Partnership:Collaborate with senior operations leadership and management to understand business needs and provide relevant HR solutions that support the manufacturing and supply chain team's goals.Develop and implement an HR roadmap with annual priorities aligned with global business objectives and manufacturing/supply chain priorities.Talent Management:Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for all key manufacturing and supply chain roles, focused on manager level and above leaders.Develop talent pipeline strategies in partnership with the operations leaders for hard to fill and critical roles across sites.Support succession planning and career development programs to build a pipeline of talent for key positions within the manufacturing and supply chain team.Employee Relations:Act as a point of escalation contact for employee relations issues, providing consistent guidance and resolution to conflicts and concerns.Ensure compliance with local and global labor laws and manage have oversite of investigation process, disciplinary and conflict resolution in collaboration with local HR teams.Establish a roadmap to standardize and streamline HR policies and practices across different sites; maintain any necessary site-specific needs with standardization as the default principle.Partner with management in support of employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies.Performance Management:Partner with managers to drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.Support the implementation of performance improvement plans and address performance issues proactively.Organizational Development and Change Management:Facilitate organizational change initiatives and support the implementation of organizational development programs.Identify and address organizational effectiveness opportunities and promote best practices across global manufacturing sites.Support change management initiatives by providing guidance on HR-related aspects of organizational changes, mergers, acquisitions, and organization redesign efforts.HR Analytics and Reporting:Actively leverage the HR dashboard and utilize HR metrics and analytics to provide insights and recommendations on workforce trends, engagement, and other key HR indicators.Prepare and present reports to leadership on HR activities, challenges, and successes.Global Compliance:Ensure HR practices and policies are compliant with local regulations and global standards.Stay updated on global HR trends and regulatory changes affecting the manufacturing and supply chain sector.Team Leadership and Budget ManagementLead, mentor, manage, and staff a team of site HR managers and HR generalists, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of excellence. Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities. Drive strong partnership with HR global centers of excellence, HR operations team to ensure full utilization of the centrally generated HR services for the manufacturing and supply chain employees.Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual team budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives. What You Will Bring to GracoBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree and/or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred.12+ years’ proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, with a focus on supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.Excellent leadership skills; 5+ years of team leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of global HR practices, labor laws, and regulations.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.Demonstrated experience in managing complex employee relations issues and performance management processes.Strong analytical skills and experience with HR metrics and data-driven decision-making.Ability to work effectively in a global and culturally diverse environment.An extremely high level of energy, sense of urgency and decisiveness, along with sound problem-solving and negotiating skills.Ability to travel approximately 10-15% of time.AcceleratorsExperience in a multinational manufacturing environment.Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their impact on HR practices.Knowledge of basic safety rules and requirements for manufacturing environment to be able to pass along safety concerns to the safety department.#LI-DS1At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit SummaryLocation: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (Riverside Office Complex)Type: Full time