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Manager, Employee Relations

Lyondell Chemical Company Houston, TX
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Basic Function

The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the subject matter expert in the implementation of the organization's global employee relations program in a manner that ensures the fair, equitable, and consistent treatment of employees across the organization.

This includes, but is not limited to, collaborating with the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) team to establish strategy and guidelines to help support the HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders in all areas of employee relations.

This role must apply knowledge of employment and labor laws, government regulations, and agency rules to inform decision-making, ensure compliance, and minimize risk and liability.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Focuses primarily on conducting and / or managing the effective and timely investigation and resolution of complex, highly sensitive employee relations matters, including fact-finding, witness interviews, document and evidentiary review, data and root-cause analyses, reviewing and / or writing investigation reports
  • Utilizes best practices and subject matter expertise in collaborating with HRBPs and other key stakeholders to identify and ensure the implementation of timely and appropriate solutions based on well-supported findings and conclusions
  • Ensures the accurate and timely documentation, reporting and review of employee relations matters within HR Acuity case management system for all assigned cases and those reported within assigned locations,
  • Utilizes data and evidence-based approach when advising and consulting business partners to ensure outcomes facilitate compliance, align with LYB's values and business objectives, and represent fairness, equity ad consistency.
  • Reviews assigned employee relations matters and applies learning and root-cause analyses to identify and recommend effective, sustainable and appropriate business solutions to ER problems.
  • Provide consultation to HRBP clients with their investigations and report writing.
  • Collaborates with business leaders, legal, compliance and the ELR / HR team, to design and implement positive employee relations strategic initiatives that support the organizational culture, and align with its mission, vision and values.
  • Analyzes data identified through external resources (i.e., benchmarking, current employee relations best practices), and internal sources (i.

e., HR Acuity, Ethics Point, HRMS, Employee Engagement Surveys, etc.) in order to identify trends and recommend new or enhanced process improvements to the ELR program or operations.

  • Collaborates in the development and delivery of training initiatives to improve business leaders' capabilities related to positive employee relations and labor relations, effective employee performance management, conflict management, and employment and labor relations best practices.
  • Serves as a credible, trusted partner to influence leaders by demonstrating best practice technical, functional, and business expertise in employee relations matters.
  • In collaboration with business and HR leaders, recommends and assists with writing, revising, communicating and interpreting HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensures the mitigation of risk through the consistent and equitable application of policies and procedures consistent with the terms of federal and state laws.
  • As a stretch assignment, may participate in labor relations matters, providing advice and counsel to managers and team leads, including advising on employee coaching, performance improvement plans, grievance and dispute resolution, labor relations best practices, contract negotiations, corrective actions, and terminations to mitigate risk and minimize third party intervention.
  • Takes on other stretch assignments and more challenging projects that impact the entire enterprise as it relates to employee and labor relations matters.

Min. Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10 years' HR generalist experience, including at least 3+ years' experience in an employee relations or related position.
  • Prior experience supporting diverse client groups within complex organization and successfully interacting with business partners to influence, coach, and problem-solve.
  • Experience developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships throughout all levels within a matrixed or complex organization.
  • Strong preference for experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or manufacturing companies.
  • Extensive knowledge of state, federal and local employment and labor laws, and agency rules and procedures.
  • Advanced knowledge of workplace compliance investigations best practices, labor relations, union avoidance, employee advocacy, EEO compliance, and Affirmative Action planning and reporting.
  • Direct experience gathering, researching, analyzing and resolving complex employee and employee relations issues within a large multi-state organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Labor Relations
  • SHRM or HRCI certification
  • Specialized training or certification in employee or labor relations or investigative best practices

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Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.

Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Nearest Major Market : Houston

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Executive Assistant

Lyondell Chemical Company Houston, TX
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LyondellBasell

Come Join an Inclusive Team :

The position is located at our North American Headquarters in Downtown Houston. The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus, 401K matching, generous benefits package, pension plan, parking subsidy, and employee discounts.

The ideal candidate for this position will be energetic, highly motivated, an excellent team player and be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with attention to detail.

The successful candidate in this position will have excellent organizational skills, show initiative to improve current processes and workstreams, possess an outstanding attitude and customer service focus, and will have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Due to the sensitivity of our work, a critical aspect of this role will be to maintain confidentiality with all daily activities.

Day in the Life :

  • Professionally represent executives and the organization to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide administrative support to senior executives in the preparation of various reports and presentations, performing data analysis as needed, various other related initiatives and ensure complete accuracy of final products.
  • Manage multiple calendars, inboxes, Team Share sites and project libraries.
  • The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and to handle highly sensitive and confidential information & data.
  • Maintain decorum, discretion, confidentiality and poise that are appropriate for the office of the executives & keep the executive informed of upcoming commitments.
  • Proactively prepare and deliver daily briefings on key events, meetings, travel and other calendar items.
  • Coordinate and manage domestic and international travel arrangements, prepare travel itineraries and prepare / submit expense reports.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings (including travel and catering set-up and reservations, hotel contracts, prepare agendas, meeting rooms, registration, meeting equipment, recreation, promotional items, billing, and managing outside vendors) both domestically & internationally and exercise judgment in taking initiative on pending action items.
  • Develop communications to internal and external stakeholder groups. Initiate phone calls to a variety of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the executives.

Screen, prioritize and direct phone calls to the appropriate persons in the Company.

Support the planning and coordination of major process, programs, and / or projects to ensure departmental goals are completed on time, and with optimum quality;

processes / projects may include performance calibration, talent management, merit process, employee engagement, etc.

  • Be available outside regular business hours to provide support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You Bring This Value :

  • Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 10+ years of prior, relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
  • A minimum of five (5) years working effectively in high-pressure situations while managing multiple tasks and handling confidential and sensitive information (such as financial and employee data) with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
  • Requires a degree of independence in completing job responsibilities prior to issue escalation; able to initiate administrative improvements.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate and coordinate workflow assertively and diplomatically at all levels in the organization, especially at the senior management level.
  • Well-honed organization skills-manage workflow & projects effectively and timely.
  • Able to manage & prioritize multiple projects at the same time.
  • Comfortable working independently and making decisions; able to deal with ambiguity.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (macros, pivot tables, V-lookup), Word, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
  • Strong organization skills, an ability to multi-task, work under pressure, establish priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • The ability to work in high stress situations and to work with people with driven personalities while maintaining focus.
  • The ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people internally and external to the Company Stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting Investor Relations client group highly preferred

This is What We Offer :

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs.

This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Retirement (Pension) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.

Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Nearest Major Market : Houston

Full-time
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Sr. Financial Analyst

Lyondell Chemical Company Houston, TX
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LyondellBasell

Come Join an Inclusive Team :

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for the analysis and reporting of Cash Fixed Costs at a global level and support the annual budget process.

You will partner directly with cost center owners and play a crucial role in providing the right level of data and analysis to support management decision making by providing key information on forecasting, historical / budget trends and related cost analysis at a detailed level.

You will also assist with various aspects of the global budget process as needed and as schedule permits.

Day in the Life :

  • Reconcile actual to budgeted fixed cost variances.
  • Analyze organization costs and provide thorough analysis on findings on monthly reports.
  • Partner with cost center owners.
  • Coordinate, compile, and analyze Global annual budget.
  • Update monthly fixed cost forecast and provide variance commentary.
  • Prepare annual benchmark study and analysis for allocated corporate cost.
  • Coordinate with the Accounting Department and Budget Coordinators to improve processes and reporting.
  • Support cost center master data cleanup and headcount reporting.
  • Set up and support expense projects and reporting for the functions.
  • Prepare ad hoc analysis.
  • Take on ad hoc projects as assigned.
  • Provide system support and training and act as Fixed Cost Superuser for the team.
  • Provide as needed support to the overall annual budget process. This includes assisting with preparation of presentation material for both internal reviews and Board meetings, as well as development and maintenance of the budget task list and calendar, and TeamShare administration.

You Bring This Value :

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business Degree with a minimum of 4+ years of financial accounting or business-related experience.
  • CFA / CPA / MBA a plus, but not required.
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
  • Must be able to take action in solving problems and gain support from budget coordinators and management.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Analytical skills with a strong desire to research and understand underlying cost drivers.
  • Team player who can work in a collaborative environment and across borders, with the ability to handle multiple tasks / assignments at the same time and work independently.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate internally with stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity, time pressures and deadlines and to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.
  • Solid experience using SAP, experience in BW, OneStream, BPC is a plus.
  • Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.

This is What We Offer :

We offer employees a competitive total compensation package, which includes base pay and variable incentive pay programs.

This supports a pay-for-performance culture, recognizing both individual and company performance, as well as benefit programs that are highly attractive and competitive within the markets for which we compete for talent.

  • The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees the option to work up to three days a week from home.
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Retirement (Pension) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Assistance
  • Choice of Preferred Provider or Consumer Driven Medical Plan including Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

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Competencies

Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity

We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy.

Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Nearest Major Market : Houston

Full-time
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