The Lubrizol Corporation

Director, Human Resources - Lubrizol Surface Sciences, Engineered Materials & Procurement

The Lubrizol Corporation$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management or related field or equivalent experience in an international setting.
  • 10+ years of human resources experience, including 5+ years at a senior HR generalist level.
  • Proven experience collaborating with senior business leaders to shape strategy and policies.
  • Demonstrated ability as a change agent and strategic advisor to influence HR standards and business plans.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusted relationships with senior leadership and understand business performance drivers.
  • Lead a team of HR business partners supporting all HR/talent functions.
  • Act as a change agent and strategic advisor to influence organizational culture and human capital strategies.
  • Establish and execute strategic talent plans aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct workforce environment analysis to inform strategic workforce initiatives.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify high-level recruiting needs and talent acquisition strategies.
  • Advise on people and performance optimization challenges and drive organizational change efforts.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • 401(k) matching and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution plan
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for learning and professional development
  • Inclusive culture with community engagement initiatives
Full Job Description
Location: Brecksville, OH to start, and transitioning to Wickliffe, OH in 2028.

As Lubrizol approaches its centennial in 2028, our Wickliffe campus will become the unified home of Lubrizol's global headquarters, integrating Lubrizol's Brecksville site capabilities and employees to the Wickliffe campus.

Job Type: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Travel:10-20%

How You'll Make an Impact

Lubrizol is hiring a Human Resources Director to support a portfolio of 5 global business units in our Lubrizol Life Sciences (LLS) and Engineered Materials (LEM) segments and Procurement organization - this role will partner with the business segment Presidents and Chief Procurement Officer to develop and execute people and culture strategies for their teams globally. This role will also partner with leaders to ensure the business/function have a competitive talent base to achieve their respective goals and objectives. The HR Director serves as a trusted leader, developing rapport with senior leaders to build their capabilities related to strategic workforce planning, organizational design, change readiness, talent and compensation reviews, performance management and succession planning. This role is ideal for a candidate who has working knowledge of how people and culture create a competitive advantage for the business and are comfortable leading change that accelerates business results.

Key Essential Functions
  • Build and sustain trusted advisor/business partner relationships with assigned business/function senior leadership team
    • Understand key drivers of business performance, how talent and culture contribute to those drivers and partner with business leaders to deliver results
    • Demonstrate courage to proactively recognize and articulate when ideas and/or strategies may not align with cultural expectations and the business vision and offer alternative solutions
  • Lead a team of HR business partners that will support all HR/talent aspects for their assigned business/function
  • Act as change agent, strategic advisor, and collaborator with senior leaders to influence and shape culture, business plans, priorities, and human capital strategies
  • Partner with senior leaders to align and deliver strategic talent plans, reduce complexities, and enhance the value of enterprise HR solutions, including but not limited to:
  • Identify business drivers that may require org development/change; plan and execute associated organizational change strategies
  • Complete business unit workforce environment analysis, short/long-term workforce requirements aligned to business priorities and partner with COE/business unit leaders to develop business unit workforce strategy
  • Partner with business unit leaders to establish high-level recruiting needs
  • Represent needs of business unit, provide input to benefit/comp program design and provide feedback to the Center of Excellence (COE) on comp/benefit program effectiveness, communications, and deployment strategy
  • Analyze trends and metrics and partner/consult with COEs to solve problems and develop relevant solutions, programs/policies
  • Partner with the senior leadership team to resolve people, productivity, and performance optimization challenges
  • Understand the business/function, competitive landscape, and key strategies to shape the talent and HR requirements for the business, including but not limited to:
    • Partner with COE/HRBPs to identify business unit learning needs and plan/implement business unit-wide learning initiatives
    • Coach business/function senior leadership team in talent-related discussions/planning and in implementation of performance management process and executive communications
    • Partner with business unit/function in developing/delivering key culture, inclusion, and other strategic HR messages/plans
  • Engage with and provide guidance to Region HR Directors for execution of business/function strategy and priorities
  • Work with business/function leaders to champion business and HR standards and consistency in policies, systems, etc.


Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business management or related field or equivalent professional experience within an international organization
  • Minimum of 10 years human resources experience with at least 5 years of generalist experience at a senior level.
  • Experience working closely with senior business leaders to establish strategy, program, tools, policies, and processes
  • Experience acting as a change agent, strategic advisor, and collaborator with senior leaders to champion HR standards and influence/shape business plans, vision, mission, and priorities


Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we're committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work-whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

  • Benefits that Empower You
    • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
    • 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
    • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
    • Flexible work environment
    • Learning and development opportunities
    • Career and professional growth
    • Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
    Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!


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About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation is a provider of specialty chemicals for the transportation, industrial, and consumer markets. These products include additives for engine oils and other transportation-related fluids, additives for industrial lubricants, and additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. The company also produces specialty materials for the plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals markets. Lubrizol operates in more than 100 countries and has manufacturing facilities in 17 countries.
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Size
8,600 employees
Industry
Founded
1928

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