The Senior People Manager leads and delivers People strategy and operations across six (6) U.S. Polymer Solutions sites, partnering with business leaders to translate strategy into effective people outcomes. The role is accountable for driving workforce capability, engagement, cost control, and risk mitigation through strong leadership, disciplined execution of core People processes, and sound judgment. This position leads key People projects and programs, ensures compliant and consistent delivery of Total Rewards—including payroll and benefits—and collaborates with internal and external partners to enable alignment, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the U.S. business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
· Minimum 15 years’ experience gained in an international manufacturing sector or similar industry.
· Minimum 15 years’ experience working as a Business Partner in generalist human resources roles.
· Prior experience of having worked in a multi-site environment
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Desirable: SHRM or HRCI Accrediation
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
· Up to date knowledge of US Human Resources legislation and best practice gained within a manufacturing or similar industry
· Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS software
SKILLS REQUIRED
· Demonstrable influencing, persuasion and coaching skills.
· Ability to constructively challenge accepted norms.
· Commercially focused, able to manage and process information with absolute confidentiality.
· Ability to prioritise and work accurately under pressure.
· Able to work under own initiative, and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
· Able to multi-task and manage demanding, complex and varied workloads
· Ability to solve problems effectively and fairly while considering and analyzing different viewpoints on a specific issue.
· The ability to gather and interpret information and data and make appropriate recommendations and decisions.
· Good time management skills meet commitments and delivering to agreed timescales.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with employees (union and non-union) and managers at all levels.
· Good writing and editing skills for all written correspondence, internal communications/announcements, policies and procedures.
· Attention to detail and seeks to remove the risk of error wherever possible.
· Deals with situations and people positively and with enthusiasm, demonstrating a helpful, calm and professional approach.
Reports to: People Vice President, Upstream &
Matrix to Global People Director, Polymer Solutions (Alphagary)
Location: Avon Lake Ohio U.S.A