People Relations Manager

Dow Chemical; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow has a People Relations Manager opportunity located in Seadrift, Texas. You will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and employees, partnering with leaders to anticipate workforce needs and deliver talent, culture, and organizational initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The role combines HR expertise with leadership influence to drive change, mitigate risk, and deliver positive outcomes in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above U.S. E5/Canadian rank.
• 5+ years of relevant working experience.
• Previous HR experience.
• TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card.
• U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to site leadership, advising on workforce, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations matters.
• Lead complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with laws and company policies.
• Coach leaders on performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• Partner with Strategic Advisory and HR Operations to deliver integrated, high-impact people solutions.
• Lead site initiatives including culture transformation and employee engagement.
• Serve as a trusted resource on complex people matters.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Relationship Management

Interpersonal Communication

Employee Relations

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a People Relations Manager located in Seadrift, Texas! In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to site leadership and employees. You will partner with leaders to anticipate workforce needs, navigate complex employee relations matters, and deliver talent, culture, and organizational initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The successful candidate combines strong business acumen, HR expertise, and leadership influence to lead change, mitigate risk, and drive positive outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner to site leadership, providing counsel on workforce, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations matters.
• Lead complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Coach and influence leaders on performance management, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational change.
• Partner with Strategic Advisory and HR Operations to deliver integrated, high-impact people solutions.
• Lead site and business initiatives, including culture transformation and employee engagement efforts.
• Serve as a trusted resource on complex people matters.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree orrelevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Previous HR experience.
• Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see:https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twicopens in a new tab(If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree discipline in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial/Labor Relations, or other related field.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment and labor laws.
• Client facing experience.
• Previous labor relations experience.
• Prior Workday experience.

Skills

• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data and situations, make recommendations, and assist with implementation.
• Relationship Management: Ability to build solid relationships with clients through expertise and consultation.
• Interpersonal Communication: Excellent interpersonal effectiveness skills, including but not limited to effective two-way communication, and negotiation skills.
• Employee Relations: Ability to provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Change Management: Ability to partner with leaders and employees through organizational changes by facilitating communication, managing resistance, and supporting successful adoption of new processes and initiatives.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.comopens in a new tab.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.comopens in a new tab.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.