Senior HR Operations Leader — Global Payroll & Data

Lubrizol Corporation; Deer Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plans

401(k) match

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of HR Operations to lead a newly formed HR services function across benefits, payroll, time and attendance, and data management. This role partners with OxyChem to align processes with global standards and drive efficiency through standardization and automation.

The candidate will shape strategy, oversee key HR processes, and manage a team, budgets, and vendor relationships in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources with strong HR operations expertise.
• 7+ years of experience in payroll, time and attendance, onboarding, and benefits administration preferred.
• Proficiency with HR systems such as Workday (preferred), SuccessFactors, and ServiceNow.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to lead change initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a new HR Operations function, building a best‑in‑class HR service experience.
• Oversee Benefits Administration, Leave Administration, Data Management, Talent Administration, Systems & Data Management with collaboration to OxyChem for Time & Attendance and Payroll.
• Drive process transformation through standardization, digitalization, automation, and consolidation.
• Deliver KPIs, SLAs, and reporting to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
• Partner with HR leaders, Global Process Owners, and Centers of Excellence to align processes and technology with global standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and regulatory requirements while managing risk and business continuity plans.
• Foster a culture of excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement across HR services.
• Manage team performance, budgets, and vendor relationships to optimize service delivery.

Skills

Change management

Project management

Communication

HR operations

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

Job description

Lubrizol Corporation seeks a Senior Manager of HR Operations to lead a newly formed HR services function across benefits, payroll, time and attendance, and data management. This role partners with OxyChem to align processes with global standards and drive efficiency through standardization and automation.

The candidate will shape strategy, oversee key HR processes, and manage a team, budgets, and vendor relationships in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment.