Senior HR Manager, NA

Company:

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

INEOS Aromatics is a global chemical manufacturing company that produces products the polyester industry uses to make many of the things we use in our daily lives, such as clothes, carpets, furniture, automotive parts and food packaging.

We employ 1,300 employees in sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Mainland China, Belgium, Indonesia and Taiwan, with annual sales of $4 billion. Our diverse team of engineers, scientists and business professionals is dedicated to discovering solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

We care about how we deliver these essential products to the world. Our business has been proud to lead the global polyester industry towards a more sustainable future for some time. Above everything, the safety, reliability and excellence of our operations is fundamental to what we do.

INEOS Aromatics is part of INEOS, formed in 1998 and already one of the world’s most successful companies, with an annual turnover of over $60 billion and 25,000 employees - over 5,000 of them in the US. INEOS is also one of the safest manufacturing companies in the world, nothing is more important to us.

Job Title:

Senior HR Manager, NA

Grade:

S1

Location:

Warrenville, IL

Role synopsis:

The Senior HR Manager is responsible for providing HR leadership to HR Managers at the 2 manufacturing sites and one commercial site in North America The Senior HR Manager, US is a key member of the Americas Senior Leadership Team and along with the region HR Team, actively partners with the business to lead an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, positive culture and effective performance management practices. The Senior HR Manager actively partners with the Global HR team and regional business leaders to ensure successful implementation of business and group-wide programs and initiatives across the organization, in support of the overall business strategy.

Accountabilities:

• As a senior member of the HR team, will provide strategic and operational excellence by translating business strategy and requirements into value-adding approaches to workforce planning, change management and operational efficiency.
• Responsible for development of, and leadership for, the Regional HR Team, including recruitment, training, performance managing, individual development, and team building.
• Acts as a thought partner to Senior leadership in defining their team and talent strategies and objectives.
• Provide strategic support to the business to design the organization structure, roles and responsibilities including the definition of the future capability requirements. May lead design efforts that span multiple functions or geographies.
• In partnership with HR and business leadership, develops an integrated talent strategy focused on acquiring, retaining and developing talent in support of building functional bench strength and high performing teams.
• As a senior HR professional, will conduct internal investigations as required when allegations of policy violations are made with the objective of influencing resolution and mitigating company risk.
• Develop appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the business; included in this area but not limited to the following: employee and labor relations, recruitment and onboarding, employee development, succession planning, team effectiveness, change management, compensation and benefits, data protection and reporting, workforce planning and budgeting, ethics and compliance, ESG, Communication and stakeholder management
• Coach business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development.
• Be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues
• Manage other areas such as relocation, employee communication and community relations
• Manage the Regional HR budget and other financial/compensation measures (Merit, Bonus, Head count, overtime, etc.)

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field required. Professional certification in Human Resources preferred. MBA or master’s is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience required in a senior leadership role preferably in a result- oriented, manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a union environment supporting/leading contract negotiations and union relations.

Behavioral skills

• Proven ability to provide sound business decisions within the bounds of labor laws and proven proficiency in and experience managing a diverse employee base.
• Must quickly establish personal and HR credibility within the organization and have the ability and the desire to embrace change as well as the ability to lead others through the change process. Comfortable challenging the status quo and willing to "roll up their sleeves and get things done" as well as possess a “can do" attitude.
• Must demonstrate highly effective interpersonal communication skills and a sound understanding of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, independently, and within a collaborative team-oriented environment. Proven ability to use sound judgment in decision-making.
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment, and able to perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.

Compensation & Benefits:

INEOS Aromatics offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The annual base salary for this position typically ranges between $180,000 and $250,000. Additionally, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as part of their total compensation package. This salary range is an estimate based on factors such as candidate qualifications, operational needs, and business performance metrics. Actual compensation may vary above or below the stated range, as permitted by applicable laws.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Aromatics, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.