Global HRBP, Procurement

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon seeks a Global HR Business Partner for Procurement to advise the CPO and leadership on people strategy, design, and change initiatives across a dispersed workforce.

You will lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession while partnering with HR operations to optimize processes and data insights. This role demands strategic thinking, collaboration, and global execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; Master’s or HR cert a plus.
• Experience as a HR generalist in a global organization.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical and PM skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with international teams.
• Proven experience leading organizational change or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to translate strategy into people plans.
• Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement and a high‑performance culture.
• Support HR operations, processes, and data integrity using HR tech.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Matrix organization experience

Change management

Data storytelling

Business partnering

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-SCP, CIPD) a plus

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Global HRBP, Procurement At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? This role serves as the Global HR Business Partner for Procurement, partnering closely with the Chief Procurement Officer and her direct reports to lead and support all HR initiatives, along with other ancillary functions. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor and change agent — combining strategic foresight with hands‑on execution to build organizational capability, drive performance, and shape a high‑engagement culture across a globally dispersed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

Act as strategic HR Business Partner to senior leaders within a globally complex organization, translating business strategy into actionable people plans. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPO and leadership team on organizational design, workforce structure, and change management. Anticipate business needs and proactively bring HR insights and solutions to the leadership table, rather than solely responding to requests. Influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively, bringing an external perspective on market trends, talent competition, and best practices

People Leadership & Culture

Coach and collaborate with managers to resolve business challenges with a workforce spread around the world. Coach and partner with employees, leaders, and management teams on a day-to-day basis to embed a high-performance culture, focusing on leadership and driving accountability. Act as a culture carrier, reinforcing company values and driving employee engagement initiatives grounded in survey data and feedback loops.

Organizational Development

Handle activities across the entire employee life cycle including performance and talent management, succession planning, and people development. Lead organizational design and workforce planning efforts to ensure the right structure, roles, and capabilities are in place to meet evolving business needs. Work with strategic competencies and workforce planning to attract and retain the required capabilities and skills for the team. Identify and develop high-potential talent, driving robust succession planning for critical roles.

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

Deliver Nouryon HR policies, processes, and practices, focusing on continuous improvement and improved execution. Support the compensation and benefits agenda in line with our Total Rewards strategy. Manage and lead defined projects to drive continuous improvement relating to our People strategy. Leverage HR technology (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) to streamline processes, improve data integrity, and enhance the employee experience.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a relevant field; Master's degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) a plus.
• At least 10 years' HR generalist experience, including working within a global organization.
• Experience operating as a business partner for a dynamic, growing organization.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, building effective relationships with management and functions in an international environment.
• Proven experience leading organizational change, restructuring, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in people data, analytics, and interpretation, with the ability to turn data into a compelling narrative.
• Capability as a strategic thinker and consistent implementer — equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up sleeves to execute.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy to commercial and operational goals.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and continuously evolving environment.

About Nouryon

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.