Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill, Cavan Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae under the brand name "Similac". To complement this range, the facility also manufactures follow-on formulae under the brand name "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk combined with carbohydrates, vegetable oils, vitamins, and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurized, dried, and packaged at the site, and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Canada. Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility, which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply, together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment, is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition. This is how you will make a difference: We are hiring a HR Business Partner to provide overall support to the Human Resources function and community relations activities for the Cootehill Plant.
Main Responsibilities: Follow all Health and Safety Rules and Regulations in the plant.Report any current or potential hazards to your immediate supervisor/dept. manager immediately.Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) at all times.Consult any SOPs for any job task and ensure understanding and adherence.Work closely with business leaders to support HR functional areas, making improvements to current HR systems and processes.Run and report key performance indicators including Absenteeism Rates, Overtime Rates, Working Time Act Reports, and drive improvements in all areas.Deliver business process improvements in HR.Establish and maintain strong relationships with key HR partners to ensure successful coordination of HR elements.Support all employees navigating Workday and myHR.Drive improvements to plant communication processes.Co-ordinate plant recognition programme and activities for Abbott Excellence Programme.Proactively identify and address changes in the business landscape ensuring strong communication plans are in place.Translate corporate HR strategic initiatives into actionable plans for the business.Maintain a strong working relationship with various HR practice centre teams.Be the key HR point of contact for Front Line Leads and support them in HR-related queries.Provide accurate and timely support and guidance to the business.Champion ER initiatives within the business.Support site Corporate Social Responsibility activities.Provide administrative support to the HR Manager as requested.This job function will change with updates to cGMP, EHS, Technical/New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOPs, or as deemed necessary by the business.Education and Knowledge Required: Degree in Human Resource Management and CIPD certified.Good employee and industrial relations experience.Previous experience within an established HR environment with knowledge of all HR functional areas.Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is advantageous.Good exposure to the full suite of HR activities is desirable.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.A proven ability to deliver on multiple projects.A flexible and innovative approach to work.Accountability / Scope: Provide advice for employee relations issues that could cause production stoppage or delays.What are the benefits and perks of this job at Abbott Cootehill: Health Insurance for you and your family.Pension.Life Insurance.Short Term Disability Protection.Long Term Disability Protection.Carers leave.Education Assistance.Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
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