Global HR Business Partner

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The Senior Global Human Resources Business Partner will support our HR team in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with Support Function business objectives and enable us to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

He/she will lead a broad variety of HR processes, interacting with senior managers, to deliver effective people management strategic initiatives and case management. Additionally, this role will work in close collaboration with Centers of Excellence across HR and HR Operations in the regions to help effectively manage the rollout of HR services and global initiatives.

*This position can sit in Wilton, CT and required to be in the office 4 days a week/1 remote*

Main responsibilities:

He or she will have the main following responsibilities:

• Collaborating with business leaders to understand and formalize their business objectives and priorities, and leverage HR processes that support those goals.
• Providing coaching and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and other HR-related issues.
• Managing the full cycle of talent management processes, including talent acquisition, performance assessment, and career development.
• Partnering with the compensation team to ensure our compensation and benefits packages are competitive and aligned with business objectives. Support the annual process of bonus and salary review
• Supporting the HR team in developing and delivering training programs that help to build a strong, capable, and engaged workforce.
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure effective communication and collaboration on HR initiatives.
• Developing and implementing reporting and maintain a dashboard of the main KPIs. Prepare analysis to support the business strategy execution
• Actively participate in HR projects for Support Functions

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or HR or any related field. Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience in a global, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, including talent management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and training and development.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experienced in preparing presentations/reports for senior managers
• Structured and organized, with ability to successfully manage competing deadlines; flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Results orientation, motivation to experiment, and deliver

Languages: Fluent in English, with additional languages being an asset.

This position is required to travel 4-5 times a year

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us