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HR Manager - Newton Aycliffe Site

Part of INEOS, INOVYN is Europe's leading producer of vinyls and in the top three worldwide.  With an annual turnover of €3.1 billion, INOVYN has circa 4,200 employees and chemical manufacturing, sales and marketing operations in 8 countries across Europe.

INOVYN’s portfolio consists of an extensive range of class-leading products arranged across General Purpose Vinyls; Specialty Vinyls; Organic Chlorine Derivatives; Chlor Alkali; Hydrogen and Vinyls Technologies.  INOVYN's annual commercial production volume is circa 10 milliontonnes.  See www.inovyn.com and www.ineos.com  for more details.

Main role purpose:

To provide a comprehensive, generalist HR service to support INOVYN business objectives.  (Part time ~22hrs/week or 3 days /week)

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

  • Provide generalist HR support, guidance and advice on all people related matters. 
  • Manage first-level employee/industrial relations discussions to address and resolve issues in a timely manner and in compliance with legal and Company procedure requirements.
  • Train and develop line managers to develop their competence and confidence in handling people-related issues including, but not exhaustively, performance management, absence management and employee development
  • Conduct robust recruitment processes in line with site/business needs including apprenticeship development.
  • Maintain a succession plan, identify risk areas for the business, opportunities for employee development and cross-business opportunities.  

Key skills & experience required:

  • CIPD qualified, minimum Level 5 / graduate.
  • 5+ years experience working within a generalist HR function.
  • Experienced in working in a unionised environment.
  • Ideally experienced in working in a multi-locational, matrix organisation.
  • Practised in managing IR/ER situations.
  • Able to respond effectively and objectively to a diverse range of issues with often competing deadlines; high level of self-confidence, application of initiative and resilience.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to effectively interact with and influence people at all levels both internal/external to the organisation. 
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Applications and electronic HR information systems eg. SAP SuccessFactors.

INOVYN is a company of INEOS.  INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, speciality chemicals and oil products. It comprises 34 businesses each with a major chemical company heritage. Its production network spans 183 sites in 26 countries throughout the world.

This is a direct Company recruitment.  We will not accept applications via employment agencies

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