Chief Human Resources Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing enterprise-wide human capital strategies that enable Kraton’s business objectives, drive performance, accountability, and disciplined organizational execution.
• Ensures business strategy is operationalized through aligned goals, KPIs, and performance systems across all regions and functions.
• Led the development and execution of global HR strategy, including talent management, succession planning, leadership development, organizational design, workforce planning, and organizational capability building.
• Leading and transforming the global HR operating model and centers of excellence to support enterprise performance, talent, and compliance priorities.
• Ownership of the governance of enterprise goal setting, KPI design, and performance management to drive organization wide standardization, alignment, and individual and functional accountability.
• Leading and supporting organizational transformation initiatives, including restructuring, operating model redesign, culture evolution, change management, and M&A integration efforts, where applicable.
• Oversee the design and execution of competitive total rewards programs aligned with business goals and market practices.
• Driving development of global leadership pipelines to ensure robust succession plans for critical roles, including executive-level talent.
• Establishment and monitor key people, performance, and organizational analytics to assess effectiveness, goal alignment, and inform decision-making.
• Ensures compliance with global employment laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Engagement with the Board of Directors and Management, Development and Compensation Committee on executive compensation, succession planning, and human capital disclosures.
• Drives Culture – ensuring Kraton values are exhibited across the organization.
• Champions inclusion and equality enterprise wide.

Required Skills

• Minimum 15-20 years of progressive human resources experience, including 5-10 in senior HR leadership roles within global, multi-national organizations.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enterprise-level HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead and transform HR organizations, including centers of excellence and HR business partner models.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and Board members.
• Deep expertise in talent management, succession planning, organizational effectiveness, and change management.
• Experience in enterprise performance management with a demonstrated ability to institutionalize KPI driven goals across complex, multi-business organizations, with a strong link of evaluation to compensation.
• Experience leading in complex, global environments, including exposure to labor relations and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record of building high-performing teams and developing senior leadership talent.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline) strongly preferred.
• SPHR, GPHR, or equivalent certification preferred.