HR Director, Commercial

The Human Resources Director, Commercial based in Houston, Texas, plays a crucial part in aligning global HR initiatives with commercial business needs. The commercial segments consist of Global Supply Chain, Olefins & Polyolefins ("O&P"), Intermediates & Derivatives ("l&D") and Refinery.

This position involves leading a team of HR professionals across multiple regions and working closely with leadership to drive key HR functions such as employee relations, talent development, acquisition, performance management, and succession planning. This position involves leading a team of HR professionals both directly and indirectly across multiple regions and working closely with leadership to drive key HR functions such as Talent Strategies, organizational support, company culture, key company strategies alongside employee relations, talent development and acquisition and succession planning.

• Across the enterprise, serves as a senior advisor, counsel, and confidante to the leaders and their respective organizations.
• Ensures the establishment of sound management practices, aligned with HR policy procedure and practices, and consistent decision-making processes across the lines of business.
• Leads and manages the regional Commercial HR team by providing day-to day guidance and development.
• Shapes and drives strategic human resources activities to develop high-value capabilities across the business and geographies.
• Works closely with the Sr. HR Director CHRO, US/CAN Region on key initiatives that will drive operational efficiency, improve overall quality and take cost out of the operations.
• Leads a comprehensive talent management and leadership development strategy, including the identification of high potential talent and evaluation. This includes identifying leadership gaps and devising appropriate development plans and succession.
• Develops a strong recruiting and workforce planning strategy to stay ahead of attrition. Understands the associated KPls and remove barriers.
• Provides HR support for the designated client groups to assist in the achievement of business goals and objectives, providing partnership with internal client leadership at all levels.
• Actively participate in and leads cross-business, cross-geography, and/or company-wide HR work streams such as succession planning, talent reviews, change management, training and development, etc.
• Partners with leaders in the development and implementation of organizational structure changes, including identifying impact and assisting in the communication as needed.
• Proactively manages all employee relations issues and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• In partnership with ER/LR, conducts investigations into complaints of violations of Code of Conduct and human resources policies, and provides written investigation reports to Legal and Compliance.
• Participates on HR teams and special projects as requested.

• Bachelor's degree with a preference in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field. Graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Must have solid HR fundamentals and broad-based experience in HR, with experience working on diverse HR issues, including an understanding of EEO laws and conflict resolution.
• Typically requires 15+ years of experience in Human Resources, with approximately five years leading Human Resources for a large, employee intensive business/division; ideally having experience with a globally dispersed workforce.
• Highly developed influencing and communication skills, combined with the stature and experience to effectively represent the Company before a variety of audiences and regions.
• Serve as a confidante and partner to senior line management executives across all facets of human capital and business strategy. Must be willing to challenge points-of-view when appropriate, offering alternative constructive suggestions.
• Possess functional expertise in talent management, organization design, change management, employee relations, recruiting and staffing, training, and leadership/management development, including succession planning.
• Be familiar with HR best practices including change, motivation, and employee development. He/she will have change management experience within a highly result-oriented environment.
• Ensure operational excellence and have the analytical skills to effectively analyze data, draw appropriate conclusions, and provide useful and insightful recommendations.

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