HR Operations Workforce Effectiveness Analyst

The HR Operations Workforce Effectiveness Analyst supports operational excellence and workforce capability development across US HR Operations and manufacturing locations. This role leads process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting various training initiatives, including enabling sites to build sustainable training systems, strengthen leadership capability, and improve organizational performance through effective learning and development practices. The HR Workforce Effectiveness Analyst will need to operate in a complex, matrixed HR environment that spans multiple business units, regional hubs, and shared service functions. The role requires the ability to navigate and integrate diverse HR processes, technologies, and compliance requirements while balancing standardization with the flexibility needed for business variations.

Key responsibilities include:

HR Operations Process Standardization & Governance: Partners with Corporate Functional teams in establishing “Ways of Working (WOW) and supports the design, mapping, documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end HR processes (hire-to-retire) across regional hub teams. Establish and maintain process standards, governance frameworks, SOPs, and process documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, scalability, and operational effectiveness.

Learning, Facilitation & Capability Building: Partnering with the Corporate L&D team, facilitate supervisor, manager, HR, and site trainer development programs using adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques. Conduct Train-the-Trainer workshops, support trainer certification processes, and assist sites in evaluating training effectiveness. Support workforce development and culture-building initiatives through coaching, knowledge sharing, and learning program delivery. Partner with WCM (TIP) team and HR Operations to assess workforce capability needs and implement best practices related to skills matrices, training governance, trainer qualification programs, certification processes, training effectiveness measures, onboarding frameworks, and workforce capability development initiatives. Provide guidance and tools that help sites establish sustainable training systems and improve employee development practices.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support: Apply Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and improved service delivery. Support the implementation of improvement initiatives and promote adoption of best practices across HR Operations and manufacturing locations.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Enablement: Collaborate with HR Operations extended leadership team, Manufacturing, WCM organization, Corporate L&D, and site leadership teams to implement standardized processes and workforce effectiveness initiatives. Support change management activities, facilitate communication, and share best practices across regions and functions.

- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is preferred

- 5+ years HR Operations, shared services, or process improvement experience is required

- 2+ years WCM people development is required (WCM Green or Yellow Belt in Competency Gap Reduction Route required within 1 year of hire)

- Working Knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g. Workday, PeopleSoft) and understanding of how process design connects to system configuration, data flows and automation.
- Ability to translate complex process workflow into clear documentation and standardized procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate instructor-led training, workshops, and capability-building sessions. Skilled in adult learning methodologies, participant engagement, group dynamics, and knowledge-transfer techniques.
- Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels through effective communication, facilitation, coaching, and relationship management skills.

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At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92,000 to $142,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $103,040 to $159,040. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
o LiveWell Wellness Program
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
o Commuter Benefits
o Group Legal
o Identity Theft Protection
o Auto and Home Insurance
o Pet Insurance and Discounts
o Back-up Child and Elder Care
o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
o Volunteer Day