HR Operational Excellence Specialist

LyondellBasell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a Specialist in HR Operational Excellence in Houston, Texas. This role is responsible for designing and developing HR processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in process improvements, strong knowledge of operational excellence, and proficiency in tools like MS Office and Visio. You'll collaborate with Department Heads and lead initiatives that enhance HR operations while promoting inclusion and equity within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience implementing process improvements at scale.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as LEAN/6 sigma.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and gain consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop consistent standards and guidelines for HR processes.
• Engage stakeholders to analyze HR business processes.
• Facilitate operational analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operational Excellence knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Change management experience

Strong planning and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

SharePoint/Teams

Celonis Process Management

Job description

LyondellBasell 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 MoReTec 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.

The Specialist, HR Operational Excellence is responsible for delivering the successful design and development of global HR processes, policies, compliance and governance. This position will partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and HR Operations to gather and analyze information, define and document business processes, and propose improvements needed to enable efficient operations. This role acts as a subject matter expert and accelerator to enable HR Process Owners to effectively own, govern, and continuously improve their processes; accountability for process outcomes remains with the designated Process Owners.

A Day in the Life

• Develop and apply consistent standards, preferred practices and guidelines to support HR processes
• Proactively engage and advise various stakeholders to gather and analyze information about critical HR business processes
• Facilitate operational and process analysis, process design or reengineering, and continuous improvement, to deliver operational excellence
• Deliver formally documented HR Operational Excellence process requirements, policies, and preferred practices
• Review, organize and manage process documents
• Maintain the knowledge management platform and post information intuitively
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure consistent application of the HR processes and determine the effectiveness of the process in place
• Coordinate and integrate data analyses for opportunities and performance review
• Develop and implement compliance processes
• Work closely with Global Process Owners to develop the business case or value proposition to support improvement opportunities
• Identify, document, and analyze business rules, regulations, guidance and policies that govern the implementation of business processes
• Support HR initiatives at the global level through continuous evaluation, quality assurance and focused improvement efforts
• Provide ongoing coaching and development to process owners and HR staff in consistent application of HR Operational Excellence

Area of Expertise

• Knowledge of Operational Excellence, business processes, and regulatory requirements applicable to human resources
• Ability to create and apply templates using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint/Teams, Visio, Celonis Process Management, and other tools as needed
• Professional written and verbal communication skills across global audiences
• Change management experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage own work to completion
• Strong planning, facilitation, and problem-solving skills

You Bring This Value

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• 10+ years of relevant experience implementing process improvements at scale
• Ability to lead technical discussions, challenge assumptions, and gain consensus
• Advanced skills in MS Office, Visio, and SharePoint/Teams
• SAP / SuccessFactors configuration and testing experience preferred
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as LEAN/6 sigma, in a business services context

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills
• Deliver Results

Learn more about our benefits : Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at [e-mail].

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.