• Sr HR Manager

    W. R. Grace (Lake Charles, LA)


    Sr HR Manager

     

    Date:Apr 16, 2025

     

    Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

     

    Annual Wage Range:$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

    Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

    Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

     

    Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

     

    Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com .

    Job Description

    Grace is seeking a Sr HR Manager to provide HR leadership and manage human resources activities at our Lake Charles manufacturing site. This individual will drive organizational capability within the site to help Grace meet growth and productivity goals. This position will also lead and execute critical HR processes for talent acquisition and management, employee development, and succession planning. In addition, the position will have primary responsibility for site-based labor and employee relations activities.

     

    This role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources, Global Operations.

    Responsibilities

    + Participates and supports site safety programs and initiatives to ensure GOAL ZERO is a reality.

    + Partner with Site and Operations leaders to develop organizational strategies to achieve Grace’s business goals and growth strategies.

    + Provide leadership, guidance, and counsel to leaders on matters related to talent, organizational change, labor and employee relations, engagement and communications.

    + Ensure alignment with HR global and regional strategies and drives the implementation of those strategies.

    + Align with the HR service delivery model and coordinates regularly with the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high quality services for employees, with focus on effective payroll, benefits administration, talent management and development practices.

    + Promote and deliver on initiatives to drive a positive culture and workforce climate at the site.

    + Prepare for and participate in union contract negotiations process to achieve a successful agreement that ensures manufacturing continuity and delivers on business objectives.

    + Guides and administers grievance administration, working to minimize or resolve at lowest possible level. Prepares for arbitrations and other dispute responses to unions and government agencies.

    + Utilizes HR and business systems to administer programs, analyze data and workforce trends.

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business, or related field.

    + 12+ years HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

    + 3+ years of experience as an HR Manager within a manufacturing environment.

    + Experience working in union environment with labor relations, contract administration and negotiations.

    + Demonstrated experience with driving employee engagement and positive employee relations with all levels of a manufacturing operation.

    + Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels in the manufacturing plant, plus corporate business teams and HR Centers of Excellence.

    + Demonstrated ability to develop and lead changes that positively impact operational challenges and opportunities.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience with HRIS systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors.

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    Benefits

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Life Insurance and Disability

    + Grace Wellness Program

    + Flexible Workplace

    + Retirement Plans

    + 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

    + Paid Vacation and Holidays

    + Parental Leave

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Company Donation Match Program

     

    Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Lake Charles

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