Strategic HR Partner: Commercial & R&D NA

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking an HR Business Partner for Commercial North America to serve as the day-to-day HR partner for US Commercial teams, IBP, Customer Services & Logistics, and R&D at local sites. You will translate priority people plans into practical HR solutions and work with Global HR counterparts.

Ideal candidates have strong US employment law knowledge, 6–8 years of HR experience including HRBP roles, and a track record in supporting cross-functional leaders. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, Business Admin or related field; master's or HR certification preferred
• 6–8 years HR experience, with 3+ years as HRBP or generalist
• Strong knowledge of US employment law with employee relations experience
• Experience supporting sales, supply chain, or R&D functions is a plus
• Data-driven decision making and AI awareness
• Willingness to travel up to 20% across US sites

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR advisor to US Commercial leaders, IBP, Customer Services & Logistics and R&D in the US, translating plans into people priorities and measurable outcomes
• Implement the global Commercial and R&D people strategy in North America, adapting programs to US practice
• Coach managers on performance management and talent cycles
• Support workforce planning and recruitment for US sites with diverse pipeline
• Support succession planning, leadership development and career paths
• Assist annual compensation review and offers in line with US market practice
• Handle employee relations topics per US laws; manage investigations
• Escalate complex cases to VP HR and Legal
• Ensure compliance with US employment laws and local requirements; align with global standards
• Drive engagement and an inclusive, high-performance culture across US sites
• Use HR data analytics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement

Skills

HRBP experience

US employment law

Data-driven decisions

Change management

Communication & influence

HR analytics awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Law, Business Admin, or related

Master's degree or HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

Nouryon is seeking an HR Business Partner for Commercial North America to serve as the day-to-day HR partner for US Commercial teams, IBP, Customer Services & Logistics, and R&D at local sites. You will translate priority people plans into practical HR solutions and work with Global HR counterparts.

Ideal candidates have strong US employment law knowledge, 6–8 years of HR experience including HRBP roles, and a track record in supporting cross-functional leaders. Travel up to 20% is required.