Aaron Buchholz

Human Resources Manager @AkzoNobel

Responsible for the operational HR delivery aligned to the business or functional agenda and to the HR agenda Help ensure that the regional business and/or site level functions achieve objectives by giving good quality HR advice and guidance based on sound HR knowledge, professionalism and an understanding of the AkzoNobel HR Strategy and practices When required this role will take the lead in managing employee and industrial relations at the relevant level Work with other areas of the HR Operating Model (People Services and CoE) to ensure a comprehensive high-quality HR service to our internal customers Work with and coordinate efforts with other functional HR Managers / Advisors to ensure continuity of service levels and HR Support in the region as required Coach and support people managers so that they have the necessary capability to carry out activities in the annual employee calendar (P & DD and talent management processes, annual Reward calendar, etc). Where necessary guide managers to the other areas in the HR model that will support them (people services, CoEs) Facilitate the P & DD and Talent calibration processes Facilitate Operational Workforce Planning at the relevant level working with the business/function. Provide day to day coaching and advice to managers to facilitate planning and decision making in areas such as recruitment, development and local restructuring requirements (subject to the standard business/function approval processes) Support and coach managers in dealing with day to day employee management, including individual performance issues and absence management Support and coach managers in discussions relating to job evaluation, pay and reward working with the Regional Rewards CoE as required. Work with managers to identify and manage talent locally. Leverage the CoE\'s expertise and resources to define an actionable development plan and ensure follow-up to build a talent pipeline and ensure succession planning.