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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Transformation Project Economics

• Oversee actual performance against business case financial objectives with respect to capex, opex, and L9, including both myHR and TOM elements of the project.

• Develop tools and processes to identify and manage leading cost indicators to enable proactive cost containment and optimization.

• Build financial models and create dashboards and reports to communicate progress to key stakeholders (entity finance and operational leadership), identifying and suggesting action plans to offset cost overruns and optimize performance.

• Work in close coordination with the Americas hub Ops Control team to comprehend and apply cost allocation methodologies from BSC and CoE.

• Forecast annual budget for AME COEs; track and compile monthly Airgas costs for AME COEs, reporting out monthly on both PEX and Non-PEX.

• Provide support to AME on allocation of COE costs, meeting with teams to determine where costs should be charged.

• Support COE leaders and AME HR with budget decision-making.

• Support Finance team with reforecasting throughout the year and support quarterly efficiency reporting.

• Validate accuracy of GBS chargebacks to AME COE, aligning and guiding GBS and entity HR/controllers on proper chargeback methods.

• Support AME HR PMO and Group HR PMO as needed and provide reporting and data to COE Leads/teams.

Run State Activities & Operations

• Participate as an active member of the Airgas HR Leadership team.

• Oversee and maintain relevant HR dashboards, core objectives, and goals, providing regular updates and analyses to key stakeholders.

• Monitor run state opex and propose mitigation actions as necessary to assure that business case economic objectives are met or exceeded.

• In close coordination with the Americas hub IT and Ops control, assure that myHR allocations from Group for Workday and ServiceNow licensing and other fees adhere to agreed-upon guidelines.

• Manage the collection, consolidation, and gap analysis with respect to HR Metrics (PEX, D&I, turnover, etc.) and KPIs for the Americas hub, working with HRBP and CoE pillars as appropriate.

• Manage annual budget for Airgas Corporate HR and the HRBP pillar; gather budget data from entity HRBP and BSC to present a consolidated view of Airgas HR costs, collaborating on cost mitigation and optimization strategies.

• Forecast annual budget for Incoming Expats (AGEX) and Outgoing Expats (AGRC); track monthly Airgas costs for Corporate HR and monitor achievement to annual targets.

• Conduct special studies as directed and support CoEs in cost analysis and strategy development.

• Identify and recommend reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.

• Manage and support invoice processing for Corporate HR, HR COE, and HR BSC.

• Collect and compile HR metrics and data from a variety of sources including HRIS, payroll outputs, management, and employee surveys; prepare and present findings to senior leadership.

• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

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Are you a MATCH?

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• Education: University degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business.

• Languages: English required. Additional language skills (French, Spanish, Portuguese) are a plus.

• Experience: 10+ years experience in a role focused on business or functional analysis in operations control, finance, engineering, or other functional support areas. Functional experience in HR is a plus. Experience with team management and working with technical teams.

• Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

  • Expertise in data analysis, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and problem solving to influence decisions.

  • Advanced financial modeling skills and business acumen.

  • Digital savvy with emphasis on Google Sheets, MS Excel, and Google Slides.

  • Skilled in synthesizing complex data and concepts, distilling key points to tell a cohesive and compelling story.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces  the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas 

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. 

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected].

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