Human Resources Director – Global Commercial Operations & North America - Quaker Houghton

About Us
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary
The HRD – Global Commercial Operations and North America provides strategic partnership and effective HR consulting to business leaders, managers, and staff within the organization. Provide leadership and support in functional areas of human resources including talent management, performance management, employee and leadership development, recruitment, employee and/or labor relations, change management, employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

What will you do?

• Partner with business units to integrate people strategies with overall organizational strategy
• Serves as a consultant and coach to the Commercial Operations and the Commercial North America leadership
• Employs effective change management strategies to aid in business transformation activities
• Supports organizational change and design by working with senior management and Global HRBPs to identify business requirements and implement appropriate solutions
• Formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to leadership and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization
• Works closely with leadership and employees to improve engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness aimed at delivering stronger business performance.
• Leads annual processes related to talent management and succession planning, performance management and compensation planning for the site population.
• Collaborates with Talent Acquisition regarding recruitment activities for the sites and key sales positions
• Manages HRBPs in other global regions; has accountability for resolution of complex employee relations issues.  Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations as appropriate.  
• May serve as a project leader for HR and/or business-driven initiatives (i.e. organizational structure changes, cultural change, employee rewards, organizational effectiveness, etc.)
• Provides employees and management with coaching and counseling, ensuring objectivity and professionalism in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Analyses trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation; recommend and implement changes as needed across global clients

What do we look for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field
• 10+ years HR experience in a business-facing role
• Demonstrate fundamental cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to guide or direct others through action or influence
• Talent management and organizational development experience.
• Change Management and communication prowess
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Initiative and drive to continuously improve processes and systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams and with individuals at all levels within an organization; understanding of cultural contexts and international work experience preferred.
• Experience managing several tasks and priorities and exercise independent working; a self-starter.
• Working understanding of local, country and regional labor practices

What's in it for you? 

• Hybrid working (3 days office - 2 days home)
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory  
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry 
• On-site Fitness Center and Cafeteria

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may emailOneHR@quakerhoughton.com.