Principal HR Business Partner

Company Overview

GlobalFoundries is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on delivering efficient, high-performance solutions that enable artificial intelligence applications worldwide. The company has manufacturing hubs in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and emphasizes security, sustainability, and longevity in its operations.

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint a Principal HR Business Partner to collaborate closely with business leaders to provide timely and quality HR services aligned with business goals. This role requires maintaining clear communication, professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality. The candidate will act as a change agent, proactively managing organizational change and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and strive to exceed partner expectations.
• Deliver quality HR services and solutions promptly to achieve business objectives.
• Proactively foster organizational effectiveness and change management.
• Align HR policies, systems, structures, and processes with strategic business goals.
• Coach and partner with line managers in recruitment, performance, and talent management, continuously enhancing HR practices.
• Cultivate a culture of employee engagement to support business growth.
• Collaborate in strategic HR planning with line managers for operational needs.
• Serve as the primary contact for manufacturing employee relations, ensuring fair and timely conflict resolution and a positive work environment.
• Analyze workforce data to support strategic manpower planning.
• Coordinate internal communications and employee engagement initiatives with business unit leadership.
• Plan and participate in team-building activities.
• Lead the design and execution of HR projects and initiatives.
• Ensure process compliance and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies and contribute to maintaining a safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in semiconductor, manufacturing, or electronics sectors.
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR functions.
• Effective communication skills suitable for multicultural environments.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Customer-centric with a service-oriented and confident demeanor.
• Strong team player with analytical abilities, integrity, and comprehensive understanding of HR practices and labor regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership with initiative and enthusiasm.
• Hands-on HR experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Charismatic leader capable of thriving under pressure.
• Results-driven mindset with business insight.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.
• Accountable for compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security systems and fostering a safe and healthy workplace.

Equal Opportunity and Ethical Recruitment

The employer embraces diversity and inclusion and prohibits any form of discrimination. Employment offers are conditional upon background checks and medical screenings as per local law. The company has a strict no-fee recruitment policy; any fee requests should be reported immediately as unauthorized.