HSE Business Partner Seeds

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Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world's population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's HSE Latam team is seeking a HSE Business Partner Seeds in Buenos Aires (ARG). This role will Provide HSE partnership, ensuring the implementation of HSE Global, Regional and Territory strategy processes, to guarantee compliance with applicable Legal Requirements and Syngenta Code of Practices. 

Accountabilities 

• Partner with functional managers to determine HSE priorities, establish service level agreements and lead the design and delivery of solutions to ensure the HSE capabilities and culture to drive the achievement of HSE business goals and reducing the associated risk. Work with regional CoEs to design customer focused and tailored HSE service portfolios.   
• Advise management on all HSE aspects including changes in local /code of practices, present and future risks and HSE people development within scope. Support leaders in developing the HSE capabilities and resources required to enable delivery of business strategy.   
• Take the accountability for local implementation of HSE operational process (reporting of injury and illness, environmental issues and auditing).    
• Provide expert and well–balanced technical HSE advice and ensure all processes / operations are managed in line with Syngenta Code of Practices and applicable regulatory requirements.   
• Establish a proactive process to monitor compliance with Syngenta HSE code of practices and applicable legal requirements according to the size and nature of the risks in the operations.   
• Contribute / lead country and territory HSE projects defined on the territory strategy.  

Required

• Degree in Occupational health and safety; Chemical Engineering or similar.  
• Post grade or master's in occupational safety and environmental Affairs (Desirable). 
• Desirable: experience in chemical industry / Agro / Pharma.   
• Minimum experience of 6 – years in HSE Management at Corporate / Country / Cross – Sector.   
• Strong background in occupational health & safety.
• Expertise in road safety, wellbeing initiatives, and occupational health.
• Advanced English (Mandatory).
• Business Management of HSE.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and data management tools.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess and resolve problems and conflicts. 
• Ability to influence and gain support.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

Desired 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically on a periodic basis.
• Proven experience in digital communication content creation.
• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities.

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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