LyondellBasell Industries
HR Manager
Location: Edison, NJ, US, 08817
Facility: Edison-130
Department: HR OPAM and HSE
Division: People and Culture
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team HR has an impactful role to play at the Edison, New Jersey (EDO) manufacturing site. Key HR partnership responsibilities include supporting site management to achieve success through their employees, providing value‑added advice, and understanding and adapting to the current and future needs in order to stay competitive in the industry.
This position will support all levels of leadership focusing on various Human Resources areas such as employee retention, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, onboarding programs, and general HR policies and procedures. Additionally, the Edison site is a represented site. Direction of positive Union / Management relations will be critical.
A Day in the Life
Reports to the HR Director of O&P Americas Manufacturing
Functions as lead HR person on site
Responsible for providing leadership in achieving the HR Goals and Objectives
Manages various site HR related projects.
Responsible for Union negotiations, grievance processing and establishing positive union/management relations
Supports Client Group(s)
Leads site HR in the volunteering efforts for community service initiatives
Anticipates challenges and recommends innovative organizational solutions for complex problems
Assists and / or leads the talent management and succession planning process
Delivers change management consultation with clients for various organizational design needs such as business growth goals, restructurings, etc.
Drives and manages workforce planning and headcount management to align strategies with business priorities
Provides consultation and training on engagement & retention of employees
Drives and manages performance management processes; leading performance calibration annually, coaching leaders on tough conversations, co‑creating performance improvement plans and development plans, and ensuring leaders are following through with the annual process
Assists leaders and teams with defining and developing engagement action planning
Consults with clients on internal movement decisions; transfers, promotions, job enhancements and ensures decisions are in line with talent and skill gaps, development plans and career pathing
Partners with client to effectively acquire all levels of talent and develops detailed onboarding plans for new leaders
Conducts complex Employee Relations investigations and consults with managers and ER counsel on outcomes and next steps
You Bring This Value
Bachelor’s degree with 3‑5 years of HR management/supervisory experience in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry with 10 years of overall HR experience
Union negotiations experience – first chair‑required
Solid and demonstrated skills in: consulting, mediating, negotiating, coaching, business acumen, influencing, and project management
Thorough and deep knowledge of the employee life cycle
Experience leading or contributing to medium re‑orgs, org alignment, and workforce planning efforts
Experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives, processes, or projects
Experienced with working, consulting, and influencing high level leadership and management
Experience working across an industrial/manufacturing client base influencing across, upward and downward
Working knowledge of employment law
Preferred Qualifications
PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil and gas industry
Prior SAP experience
The ability and flexibility to support continuous operating manufacturing sites
Exempt‑level human resources experience in manufacturing or operations in a related industry
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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO law poster is available here.
LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement.
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Facility: Edison-130
Department: HR OPAM and HSE
Division: People and Culture
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team HR has an impactful role to play at the Edison, New Jersey (EDO) manufacturing site. Key HR partnership responsibilities include supporting site management to achieve success through their employees, providing value‑added advice, and understanding and adapting to the current and future needs in order to stay competitive in the industry.
This position will support all levels of leadership focusing on various Human Resources areas such as employee retention, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, onboarding programs, and general HR policies and procedures. Additionally, the Edison site is a represented site. Direction of positive Union / Management relations will be critical.
A Day in the Life
Reports to the HR Director of O&P Americas Manufacturing
Functions as lead HR person on site
Responsible for providing leadership in achieving the HR Goals and Objectives
Manages various site HR related projects.
Responsible for Union negotiations, grievance processing and establishing positive union/management relations
Supports Client Group(s)
Leads site HR in the volunteering efforts for community service initiatives
Anticipates challenges and recommends innovative organizational solutions for complex problems
Assists and / or leads the talent management and succession planning process
Delivers change management consultation with clients for various organizational design needs such as business growth goals, restructurings, etc.
Drives and manages workforce planning and headcount management to align strategies with business priorities
Provides consultation and training on engagement & retention of employees
Drives and manages performance management processes; leading performance calibration annually, coaching leaders on tough conversations, co‑creating performance improvement plans and development plans, and ensuring leaders are following through with the annual process
Assists leaders and teams with defining and developing engagement action planning
Consults with clients on internal movement decisions; transfers, promotions, job enhancements and ensures decisions are in line with talent and skill gaps, development plans and career pathing
Partners with client to effectively acquire all levels of talent and develops detailed onboarding plans for new leaders
Conducts complex Employee Relations investigations and consults with managers and ER counsel on outcomes and next steps
You Bring This Value
Bachelor’s degree with 3‑5 years of HR management/supervisory experience in the chemical, petrochemical or refining industry with 10 years of overall HR experience
Union negotiations experience – first chair‑required
Solid and demonstrated skills in: consulting, mediating, negotiating, coaching, business acumen, influencing, and project management
Thorough and deep knowledge of the employee life cycle
Experience leading or contributing to medium re‑orgs, org alignment, and workforce planning efforts
Experience managing complex, cross‑functional initiatives, processes, or projects
Experienced with working, consulting, and influencing high level leadership and management
Experience working across an industrial/manufacturing client base influencing across, upward and downward
Working knowledge of employment law
Preferred Qualifications
PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
Experience in the chemical, petrochemical or oil and gas industry
Prior SAP experience
The ability and flexibility to support continuous operating manufacturing sites
Exempt‑level human resources experience in manufacturing or operations in a related industry
Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO law poster is available here.
LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
Privacy Statement: For information regarding how LyondellBasell processes your personal data, please read our Privacy Statement.
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