Huntsman is seeking a Regional HR Sr. Manager supporting the Americas HR Corporate Functions located in The Woodlands, Texas. This position will report to the Global Human Resources Director, Corporate Functions.

• Design and execute the appropriate HR strategic and operational plans to meet the objectives for both Huntsman’s Corporate Departments and the HR Organization.
• Lead and develop the Americas HR Team for Corporate Functions.
• Drive key projects in Americas Region for Corp. Functions involving People/ HR matters, strengthening competencies, organizational design, talent management, rewards & recognition.
• Be the main point of contact for people related matters for Corp. Functional senior leaders in the Americas Region.
• Ensure that programs, tools, and actions are fully aligned to Americas Region and local regulations and aligned with EHS and Ethics and Compliance policies.
• Lead and deliver the manpower plans for Americas Corp. Functional Departments – i.e. recruitment needs, succession plans, growing talent, and managing performance when required.
• Strong leadership of talent management for all levels of associates and managers in the Corp. Functions through the succession program, Performance Management and Development Programs. Includes serving as an executive coach to supervisors and upper level managers.
• Lead the HR and Change Management aspects for the Region when required which includes culture change, employee engagement surveys and follow up actions etc.
• Give input into Regional Compensation & Benefits design and management (salary reviews, incentive and benefits design)
• Act as local representative for the Global HR Business Partner when necessary to ensure operational continuity.
• Support the business and Corp. Functions in dealing compliance issue which includes investigation, interview and disciplinary action.
• Provide HR shared service support to other divisions as necessary.
• Manage regional HR budget.

• Education: University degree preferably in HR Management or Business-related field. MBA not mandatory but is a plus.
• Experience: at least 10+ years of HR management-level experience in a multicultural or international work environment preferably in the chemical industry.

• Solid basis in HR policy and programs: design, implementation and administration. Broad experience in management techniques, processes, and styles. Experience in structured change management and successful track record as a change agent. Good understanding of business strategy development and implementation.
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required.
• High degree of networking skills required to operate across the different divisional and regional business units.
• Jobholder must have high degree of conceptual and analytical thinking and must be numerate to keep track of project progress.
• Ability to work on an international level and to constantly reset priorities, whenever appropriate, to align with major business changes. Demonstrates agility and flexibility in past experience.

• Excellent business understanding and partnering skills – talking the language of the clients and being seen as a value adding member of not only the HR team but also the business team.
• Assertiveness balanced by diplomatic skills – strong personal leadership of change while maintaining personal authority and credibility.
• Very strong communicator to both associates on sites and business and functional management – (strong) Situational influencing capability.
• Good understanding of a global HR structure and related needs.
• International mind set and flexibility – capable of being effective on a regional basis rather than within one country.
• Ability to take decisions and work under limited supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse group of associates.
• Strategic thinking.
• Developing others.
• Strong work ethic. Honest & Ethical behavior.