Senior Human Resources Manager

Dagen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an experienced HR leader to supervise corporate HR functions, ensure compliance, and promote innovative HR solutions. The role reports to the CEO in Lake Charles and requires relocation from Houston, with ADP Workforce Now usage and a focus on driving organizational design and talent strategies.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in HR, global experience, and a strong background in compliance and legal aspects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of HR experience with 7–10 years in management
• Global HR experience required
• Legal experience with employment laws and regulations
• Excellent business acumen and strategic planning experience
• Fluent in English; strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Lead, plans, develops, and directs HR functions across the company
• Translate business plans into HR strategies and operations
• Partner with leadership on organizational design and workforce planning
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and compliance programs
• Manage HR budget and labor budgeting
• Ensure EHSS practices and safety aligned with HR initiatives
• Oversee talent acquisition, development, and succession planning
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems

Skills

HR leadership

Compliance

Legal experience

Global HR

Analytical ability

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

People development

Education

Master/MBA in HR or business

Bachelor in HR or business

JD or legal courses

Lean/Process certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS system

Excel

Job description

Relocation Assistance

RE-LOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED. Will you move from Houston to Lake Charles, LA

This posting is to find a Houston candidate willing to move to Lake Charles, LA

Must have petrochemical or manufacturing background. No exceptions.

Chemical company. Corporate office in Lake Charles, LA

Position Overview

This position leads corporate Human Resources including planning and directing all human resources’ functions, communications, and administrative work for the companies. This role leads a team of HR professionals, ensures compliance with employment laws and best practices while promoting innovative HR solutions.

Non Negotiables: Compliance, legal experience. Reports to CEO that sits in Lake Charles office. ADP Workforce Now. FTE is 300. Not seeking someone with experience from a 10,000 person company.

• Leads, plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the organization’s human resources’ function and performance
• Translates strategic and tactical business plans into HR strategic and operational plans
• Participates in development of Company’s business plans and programs as strategic partner with particular emphasis its people impact
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Leads HR initiatives for MA&D; manages due diligence, transition and integration
• Leads, develops, and builds strong HR team in cutting edge, progressive HR programs
• Works across organization to develop and implement HR strategies, processes, policies, procedures; promotes entrepreneurial and innovative culture
• Partners with business on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and skills assessment; recommends organizational structures and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Oversees all areas of HR including, but not limited to, legal compliance, benefits, compensation, incentive programs, employee relations, retirement plans, talent acquisition, employee development, policies and procedures, and employee engagement; develops and implements progressive and proactive compensation and benefits programs
• Sets standard by which the entire HR function and other critical operating departments are measured; ensures staff, processes and infrastructure in place to encourage and sustain an environment for empowered employees
• Leads team in continuous improvement; ensures solid business processes in place and utilized
• Standardizes HR processes and solutions across organizations to achieve strategic business initiatives and deliver business results
• Oversees design and development of compensation strategy and programs; ensures regulatory compliance and competitive compensation program
• Evaluates Company culture; provides recommendations for changes to accomplish Company goals and objectives; assists in development and implementation of plans to achieve expected Company culture
• Develops and implements staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside corporation for positions of responsibility; identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates
• Evaluates and recommends human resource outsourcing opportunities and technology solutions to improve HR processes, procedures and data management
• Develops and manages annual HR budget and all Company labor budgets
• Manages internal communications; reviews and verifies all Company-wide messages
• Oversees administrative functions as appropriate
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Experience

• 15+ years overall HR experience; 7-10 years in management roles
• Global HR experience required
• Ability to handle high stress environment
• Excellent business acumen; knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Legal experience required; knowledge of employment laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
• Proven leadership skills; forward thinking; creative
• Strong analytical ability; independent thinker
• Multi-tasker; strong flexibility skills; facilitation skills; good listener; decisive
• Critical ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and HR systems
• Experience handling all areas of HR, especially in small to medium sized company environment
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; proven ability in creative writing; multiple language skills helpful
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, various email and internet programs and applications; excellent Excel skills required for detailed calculations
• Experience as a working manager; proven ability to follow through on assignments and willingness to do routine work
• Ability to use all areas of sophisticated HRIS system; knowledge of various modules in system; excellent skills in using databases
• Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Education

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or MBA highly desired
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business required
• JD or multiple legal courses preferred
• Quality/Continuous Improvement/Lean certification helpful