Senior HR Manager Job

About the role

If you’d like to help shape how our organization evolves for the future and lead HR modernization —this is your opportunity. At Arkema, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network. Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say. Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the people strategy for our Specialty Surfactants business across talent, organizational development, employee relations, culture, change management and more
• Work as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to translate business priorities into practical people strategies that strengthen organizational capability, enable growth, and support a high-performing culture aligned with Arkema values
• Report directly to the CEO and President of the business, with a matrix reporting relationship to the Sr. Director of HR Business Partners, while overseeing HR strategy and execution for Specialty Surfactants in the US, HR oversight to China, consultative support to Brazil, with broader global involvement as needed

Qualifications

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Arkema is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of progressive HR experience supporting and partnering with a business, preferably in a global organization
• At least 3 years of experience leading, coaching, and developing a team
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and change, using workforce analytics, and knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and risk management
• Manufacturing industry, labor relations and/or union experience is a plus!
• Ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 30%