Senior Director, Global Operations HR

The Lubrizol Corporation

Wickliffe (OH)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH (and Deer Park, TX) seeks a Senior Director, Human Resources to partner with operations and supply chain leaders across NA and globally. You’ll provide strategic counsel to the SVP of Operations and lead HR services for 20 facilities.

The role blends strategic workforce planning, succession, talent development, and analytics to drive business impact. You’ll coach senior leaders, shape organizational design, and champion safety, inclusion, and consistent

Qualifications

:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR or related field.
Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 10 years supporting operations or manufacturing environments
Demonstrated experience partnering with HR leadership to establish and execute HR strategies, programs, tools, policies, and processes
Proven change leader with experience supporting organizational transformation, workforce shifts, and restructuring in operations or supply chain environments
Strong background consulting, coaching, and influencing senior leaders on organizational development, talent development, succession planning, organizational design, performance management, retention, and engagement
Experience using high-quality HR data, analytics, and insights to support data-backed decision making and operational execution, not just planning
Ability to lead and develop HR teams, driving accountability while maintaining engagement and stability
Safety-focused mindset with credibility in manufacturing and plant-based environments
Strong strategic thinking combined with the ability to move quickly, prioritize, and execute in a fast-paced, operationally intensive business
Proven effectiveness coaching senior leaders in complex, matrixed, and global environments
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational and supply chain drivers
Analytical, detail-oriented, solutions-oriented problem solver with sound judgment
Clear, confident communicator able to translate complex issues into practical guidance for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Build trusted advisor relationships with senior operations and supply chain leaders
Direct leadership for NA site HR teams and indirect leadership for global HR operations
Demonstrate deep manufacturing safety understanding and reinforce safety culture
Lead labor relations activities within NA in partnership with global COE
Partner with Global LR/ER COE to address ER trends at sites
Define recruiting priorities and input into recruiting strategies
Represent business needs in compensation and benefits discussions with COEs
Analyze trends, metrics, and workforce data to inform decisions
Partner with leaders to address productivity, performance, and organizational effectiveness
Identify learning gaps and implement targeted development initiatives
Coach senior leaders through talent, performance, and workforce planning discussions
Support culture, inclusion, and engagement initiatives
Champion HR standards and compliance across policies, systems, and practices

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

HR analytics

Coaching senior leaders

Change management

Communication

Labor relations

Talent development

Performance management

Organizational design

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or related field or equivalent professional experience within an international organization