Strategic HR Director - Manufacturing & Labor Relations

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks a senior HR leader to drive strategic, operational, and tactical human resources for the Epoxy business and its plants. You will advise business leaders, align capital with organizational goals, and oversee HR programs spanning employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

You will lead HR staff, collaborate with COEs, manage budgets, and ensure policy compliance across locations while driving workforce planning and compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR or Business preferred.
• Global/multi-country experience preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR/PHR certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years HR experience, with manufacturing/industrial exposure.
• Experience across employee relations, labor relations, talent management, compensation, and development.
• Leadership experience across multiple locations.
• TWIC card may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations strategies with compliant policy implementation.
• Coach HR staff on investigations, performance management, and labor relations.
• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning and talent development.
• Collaborate with COEs to standardize HR processes and leverage tech.
• Manage annual HR budget and salary administration compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Talent management

Performance management

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Related

Master's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-SCP/SPHR certificate

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Payroll systems

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks a senior HR leader to drive strategic, operational, and tactical human resources for the Epoxy business and its plants. You will advise business leaders, align capital with organizational goals, and oversee HR programs spanning employee engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.

You will lead HR staff, collaborate with COEs, manage budgets, and ensure policy compliance across locations while driving workforce planning and compensation