HR Manager

Basic Function

This is an outstanding career opportunity for a strategic HR professional who is experienced and passionate about partnering with business leaders to deliver our people and culture strategy. The HR Manager will have responsibility for the HR partnership of our LyondellBasell’s Bayport (BLO) site in Pasadena. This role will partner with all levels of leadership driving our people and culture strategy and leading annual HR processes with their business clients.  This includes but is not limited to talent management, talent acquisition, performance management, engagement, employee relations, reward, and general HR policies and procedures.  This role will lead a team of 1-2 human resources professionals and will collaborate with HR professionals across the Houston Gulf coast as well as globally.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Trusted strategic advisor to business leaders, consulting on workforce planning, organizational design, change management, employee engagement and talent development
• Site lead for respective business clients on annual HR processes (e.g. reward planning, performance management), coordinating with regional or country HR colleagues.
• Lead and coordinate regular talent management discussions with leaders, providing insights and managing process.
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and practices.
• Advise people leaders on sound management practices, aligned with HR policy and procedures and with consistent decision-making.
• Works closely with employees and their managers with regards to employee development and career growth, providing guidance and coaching.
• Partner with leaders in the design and implementation of organizational structure changes including identifying impact and assisting in the communication as needed.
• Provide counsel to proactively anticipate and address HR issues, building a business case and proposals where appropriate.
• Serve as a credible, trusted partner to guide and influence leaders by demonstrating best practice technical, functional, and business expertise in employee relations matters.
• Partner with the business and Talent Acquisition to obtain skilled talent.
• Participate in project teams in client organization, providing HR guidance.
• Participate in HR teams on HR projects as requested.

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a preference in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.
• Requires 10+ years of experience in Human Resources with at least 5 years as HR generalist/advisor/coordinator in an independent role with proven increasing responsibilities.
• Must have solid HR fundamentals and broad-based experience in HR, including understanding of EEO laws, conflict resolution, and meeting facilitation.
• Proficiency working independently in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• The ability to work with all levels of employees from frontline employees to senior management.
• Excellent team building skills, self-motivated with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Creative problem solver with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.
• Strong communication skills to include verbal, written, and interpersonal.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years HR experience operating in a union environment.
• PHR Certification preferred.
• Masters in Human Resources preferred. 
• HR experience collaborating with corporate functions a plus. 
• Experience in the chemical and/or oil and gas industry.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

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