Director HR, Americas Manufacturing South, EHSSQ and Manufacturing COE (Houston, TX, US, 77002)

W. R. Grace

Houston, TX
1 day ago

$161,860–$222,557.50 Per Year

Highlights

We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. The HR Director, Americas Manufacturing North will provide strategic HR leadership support to the HR and Operations leadership teams of 7 manufacturing locations in the region.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Houston, TX
Industry	Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
Salary	$161,860–$222,557.50 Per Year
Company Size	5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded	1854
Website	http://www.grace.com/

Description

Annual Wage Range: $161,860.00 - $222,557.50
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

The HR Director, Americas Manufacturing North will provide strategic HR leadership support to the HR and Operations leadership teams of 7 manufacturing locations in the region. This will lead, plan and coordinate all human capital related activities to enable organizational talent capability within the manufacturing sites. This individual will also support Manufacturing head office functions as required. Reporting to the VP HR, Global Operations, this role is based in Curtis Bay, Maryland.

Responsibilities

Partnership with Site/Plant and HR leaders in providing comprehensive HR support to the manufacturing sites within the region and drive key HR initiatives.
Participates and supports site safety programs and initiatives to ensure “No One Hurt” is a reality, in line with corporate and site safety initiatives.
Development of HR team within the region to ensure capabilities that strengthen the talent bench for the Grace HR network.
Participates in workforce planning initiatives and staffing/talent acquisition efforts to ensure plant talent requirements are met.
Ensures alignment with HR global and regional strategies and drives the implementation of those strategies.
Aligns with the HR service delivery model and coordinates regularly with the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high quality services for leaders and employees.
Promotes and delivers initiatives to drive positive culture and workforce climates, positive employee relations and open lines of communications at all sites.
Plans and prepares for union contract (CBA) negotiations at represented sites within the region and participates in negotiation process to achieve successful agreements/settlements.
Guides and administers grievance administration, working to minimize or resolve at lowest possible level. Prepares for arbitrations and other dispute responses to unions and government agencies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years of experience in Human Resources management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
7+ years of experience in leading and guiding a team of HR professionals.
Experience working in union environment with labor relations, contract administration and contract negotiations responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience with driving employee engagement and positive employee relations with all levels of a manufacturing operation.
Demonstrated track record in establishing and optimizing working relationships at all levels via excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead changes that positively impact operational challenges and opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hours
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

About Company

What's in a slogan?

A story. A promise. An invitation.

You'll find Grace products in toothpaste, car bumpers, water- and fireproofing materials; in cans and bottles; in roads, bridges, and buildings; and in plastics, petroleum products, and much, much more. Over 1,000 Grace patents are the product of a deeply-rooted culture of invention. Grace people develop, manufacture, and deliver breakthrough and proven products to meet needs in new places and new applications in Catalysts Technologies, Materials Technologies, and Construction Products.

Grace's story is a story of quality and commitment; with longstanding relationships and collaboration—with customers, co-workers, partners, and communities. And it's a story of Values that have turned priorities such as safety and respect into Grace DNA.

Finally, it's a story of growth; of dramatic expansion beyond traditional mature markets into the world's fastest growing economies. The success of Grace products mirrors the world's most promising stories of improving living standards throughout the world.

Our promise to customers, to our communities, and to ourselves is to deliver value; safely, reliably, and creatively. When we do, the lives touched by our products and those of our customers are made better.

So we invite you to look closely at the opportunities now available with Grace. If you're ready to lead, ready to grow, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.