Senior HR Director - Manufacturing & Ops

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a seasoned HR leader to provide strategic, operational, and tactical human resources leadership to the Epoxy business and its manufacturing locations. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning human capital strategies with objectives and driving organizational effectiveness.

You will lead the HR team, implement programs, ensure compliance, and collaborate with Corporate HR on enterprise initiatives to sustain growth and engagement across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience/knowledge of global/multi-country responsibilities preferred.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience across multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, labor relations, talent management, performance management, compensation, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Previous leadership experience managing HR professionals and supporting multiple locations preferred.
• A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card may be required.
• Required Behavioral Skills: Demonstrated commitment to Westlake's values and leadership behaviors.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate across functions, locations, and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment in managing sensitive and complex situations.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and resilience in responding to changing business needs and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations strategies to ensure compliant, equitable treatment of employees through policy development, training, coaching, and issue resolution.
• Provide leadership to HR staff on employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management practices.
• Direct labor relations activities including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and contract negotiations support.
• Coach and develop HR staff on labor relations and contract compliance.
• Partner with business leaders to design organizational structures, workforce plans, succession strategies, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to develop workforce strategies and talent pipelines for technical and leadership roles.
• Work with HR Centers of Excellence to standardize core HR processes and leverage technology.
• Analyze workforce metrics to develop talent, compensation, and retention strategies.
• Oversee salary administration to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Support change management initiatives and corporate HR projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations leadership

Labor relations

Strategic HR partner

Talent development

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR/Business

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP or SPHR/PHR preferred

15+ years HR manufacturing experience

TWIC credential may be required

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks a seasoned HR leader to provide strategic, operational, and tactical human resources leadership to the Epoxy business and its manufacturing locations. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, aligning human capital strategies with objectives and driving organizational effectiveness.

You will lead the HR team, implement programs, ensure compliance, and collaborate with Corporate HR on enterprise initiatives to sustain growth and engagement across sites.