Manager, HR

Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

This senior HR Manager based in Morris, Illinois plays a crucial part in aligning HR initiatives with functional business needs at the Morris and Fairport Harbor Manufacturing sites. The role combines a manufacturing HR management function with leading day‑to‑day client interaction for the key production areas of the site. In addition, the Fairport Harbor site is a represented site; direction of positive Union / Management relations will be critical.

• Provides HR leadership for the Morris (MIO) site and Fairport Harbor site and participates on the leadership teams.
• Provides leadership in achieving the HR Goals and Objectives.
• Anticipates challenges and recommends innovative organizational solutions for complex problems.
• Delivers change management consultation with clients for various organizational design needs such as business growth goals, restructurings, etc.
• Provides consultation and training on engagement & retention of employees.
• Drives and manages performance management processes; leading performance calibration annually, coaching leaders on tough conversations, co‑creating performance improvement plans and development plans, and ensuring leaders follow through with the annual process. Assists leaders and teams with defining and developing engagement planning.
• Consults with clients on internal movement decisions; transfers, promotions, job enhancements and ensures decisions are in line with talent and skill gaps, development plans and career pathing.
• Ensures the establishment of sound management practices, aligned with HR policy procedure and practices, and consistent decision‑making processes across the business.
• Leads a comprehensive talent management and leadership development strategy, including the identification of high potential talent and evaluation. This includes identifying leadership gaps and developing appropriate development plans and succession.
• Develops a strong recruiting and workforce planning strategy to stay ahead of attrition. Understands the associated KPIs and removes barriers.
• Provides HR support for the Morris and Fairport Harbor sites to assist in the achievement of business goals and objectives, providing partnership with internal client leadership at all levels.
• 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 takes 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 in HR teams and special projects as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of overall HR experience in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end business processes.
• Organizational transformation experience.
• Highly developed influencing and communication skills, combined with stature and experience to effectively represent the Company before a…