Vice President, Global HR Business Partner – Manufacturing & Operations

Irving, TX

Full Time

Executive

This position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides strategic HR partnership to the SVP, Global Manufacturing and the manufacturing leadership team, as well as execution leadership to the geographically based HR teams that support manufacturing and field populations.

Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for the development and execution of a human capital plan and people agenda for the Global Manufacturing team. The human capital plan translates the performance and strategic requirements of the global manufacturing organization into plans across the following areas:

Organization design and effectiveness
Workforce planning and capabilities
Workforce engagement
Labor relations strategy
Executive development and coaching
Roll-ups and calibration processes for performance, pay, and talent

This role also leads the regional HR leaders (Americas, EMEA, China, and Asia outside China), who oversee site-based HR Business Partners. Site-based HR Business Partners generally support manufacturing site leadership teams and/or field offices (e.g., Shared Services Centers), as well as provide local support for other Business Unit or functional initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

Partnering with manufacturing sites or Shared Services site leadership teams to manage change
Workforce planning at the site level
Leading key processes such as performance management, talent review, and pay planning
Managing labor relations
Supporting functional changes, transformations, or organizational projects (e.g., sales, IT, finance), as guided or requested by Global Business Unit and functional HR Business Partners
Supporting on-site conversations or communications as requested by Global Business Unit or functional HR Business Partners

Key Competencies

Adaptability/Flexibility
Business Acumen
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking and Decision Making
Driving for Results

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field required
Previous experience leading a global HR team within a multi-site, multi-region manufacturing organization
15+ years of experience in a progressive HR environment
Demonstrated experience driving transformational change in complex manufacturing environments
Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and assess the financial impact of people decisions
Experience leading teams that manage labor relations and labor contracts in the U.S. and internationally
Quarterly international travel plus domestic travel as needed

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

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