HR Manager Edison, NJ

LyondellBasell (NYSE : LYB) : As a leader in the global chemical industry, LyondellBasell strives every day to be the safest, best operated and most valued company in our industry.

The company's products, materials and technologies are advancing sustainable solutions for food safety, access to clean water, healthcare and fuel efficiency in more than 100 international markets.

LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.

The company takes great pride in its world-class technology and customer focus. LyondellBasell has stepped up its circularity and climate ambitions and actions to address the global challenges of plastic waste and decarbonization.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Basic Function

HR has an impacting role to play at the Edison, New Jersey (EDO) manufacturing site. Key HR partnerships responsibilities include supporting site management to achieve success through their employees, providing value added advice, and understanding and adapting to the current and future needs in order to stay competitive in the industry.

This position will support all levels of leadership focusing on various Human Resources areas such as employee retention, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, onboarding programs, and general HR policies and procedures, etc.

Additionally, the Edison site is a represented site. Direction of positive Union / Management relations will be critical..

Roles & Responsibilities

• On site position (EDO)
• Reports to the HR Director of O&P Americas Manufacturing
• Functions as lead HR person on site
• Responsible for providing leadership in achieving the HR Goals and Objectives
• Manages various site HR related projects.
• Responsible for Union negotiations, grievance processing and establishing positive union / management relations
• Supports Client Group(s)
• Leads site HR in the volunteering efforts for community service initiatives
• Anticipates challenges and recommends innovative organizational solutions for complex problems
• Assists and / or leads the talent management and succession planning process
• Delivers change management consultation with clients for various organizational design needs such as business growth goals, restructurings, etc.
• Drives and manages workforce planning and headcount management to align strategies with business priorities
• Provides consultation and training on engagement & retention of employees
• Drives and manages performance management processes; leading performance calibration annually, coaching leaders on tough conversations, co-creating performance improvement plans and development plans, and ensuring leaders are following through with the annual process
• Assists leaders and teams with defining and developing engagement action planning
• Consults with clients on internal movement decisions; transfers, promotions, job enhancements and ensures decisions are in line with talent and skill gaps, development plans and career pathing
• Partners with client to effectively acquire all levels of talent and develops detailed onboarding plans for new leaders
• Conducts complex Employee Relations investigations and consults with managers and ER counsel on outcomes and next steps

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of HR management / supervisory experience in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry with 10 years of overall HR experience
• Union negotiations experience - first chair- required
• Solid and demonstrated skills in : consulting, mediating, negotiating, coaching, business acumen, influencing, and project management
• Thorough and deep knowledge of the employee life cycle
• Experience leading or contributing to medium re-orgs, org alignment, and workforce planning efforts
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives, processes, or projects
• Experienced with working, consulting, and influencing high level leadership and management
• Experience working across an industrial / manufacturing client base influencing across, upward and downward
• Working knowledge of employment law

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Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
• Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil and gas industry
• Prior SAP experience
• The ability and flexibility to support continuous operating manufacturing sites
• Exempt-level human resources experience in manufacturing or operations in a related industry
• Knowledge of New Jersey employment law

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Deliver Results

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational / Cultural Fit

Technical Skills

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.

Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.

As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @ LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicitedresumes or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

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