Senior HR Manager

Are you open for an autonomous role where your people focused approach will have a direct impact on the long term business strategy? Can you make a difference by being able to naturally drive change? Do you look for a working environment with (international) growth opportunities? Welcome at LyondellBasell…

This role is positioned to partner with a new business segment called Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) following the completion of the acquisition with A. Schulman. This new segment includes LyondellBasell’s legacy polypropylene compounds (PPC) business and the A. Schulman assets, Catalloy and polybutene-1.

Besides the responsibility for APS you will cover the Global Supply Chain (GSC) organization. GSC is responsible for and focused on creating value for our customers and trading partners. We optimize opportunities on the "buyer's side" as well as the "seller's side." We view the supply chain as an integral link that optimizes the flow of goods and services, and results in cost-efficient, quality output and superb customer satisfaction.

This is the role
HR has a strategic role to play in the success of the business. What are the company’s current and future needs in order to stay competitive? How does the talent of the future look like and how can we attract them? How can we adapt to changing market situations and add value to today’s business and the long-term strategy? What is the right people strategy for today’s workforce and the challenges of tomorrow?  These are questions we must ask ourselves daily, and that’s where you come in.

As a Senior HR Manager at LyondellBasell you are the link between the needs of the business and the global HR strategy. Across the European region you will serve as a senior advisor, counsel, and confidante to the APS & GSC leaders and their respective organizations. Your goal: shaping and driving strategic human resources activities to develop high-value capabilities across the business and geographies. You have one direct report and collaborate regularly with HR colleagues across the globe.

Besides acting as a trusted advisor to management you work closely with the appropriate HR Directors on key initiatives that will drive operational efficiency, improve overall quality and take cost out of the operations. Topics you will be busy with are strategies regarding talent management, leadership development, change management and  operational excellence.

It is an exciting time to be a part of the LyondellBasell community and the HR Team!  We are in a period of growth and change in all corners of the company. Within HR, we are undergoing an impressive transformation. We are a small, purpose-driven and enthusiastic team. We work hard, we take pride in what we do, we seek new and innovative ways to collaborate with our customers and partners and we have fun.

Please note this role requires a 10-15 % travelling across Europe.

As a Senior HR manager at LyondellBasell you are passionate about HR. You are a fast adapter and a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset able to get into the in depth question behind the question fast. You have a strategic outlook and are able to translate strategy to the tactical operational tasks as well.

You thrive in a dynamic environment.  You understand the processes, products and intricacies of a complex global chemical manufacturing company and you enable people to flourish by finding creative solutions to solve problems. You are culturally sensitive, people focused, not afraid to have constructive discussions and you connect fast on all levels. You feel at home in a manufacturing as well as in a corporate environment and last but not least you are structured, organized and capable of prioritizing.

This is what you bring

• University degree with a preference in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.
• Solid HR fundamentals and broad-based experience in HR, with experience working on international HR issues.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources in a large, employee intensive business/division; ideally having experience with a globally dispersed workforce.

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network.