Avient Corporation · 10 hours ago
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Avon Lake, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAvient Corporation is seeking a strategic, business-minded, and globally experienced Senior HR Manager to support their global Corporate Finance and Global Business Services organizations. This role involves partnering with senior leaders to shape organizational strategy and people agenda while driving HR initiatives that promote innovation and performance across the company.
ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Acts as a change agent, modeling Avient Leadership Behaviors and helping evolve our culture to support business strategy. Coaches leaders and holds them accountable for the same
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in Corporate Finance and Global Business Services, providing strategic guidance on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent strategies, and leadership development
Leads organizational design initiatives including structure assessments, role clarity, capability needs and change management execution to support evolving business priorities
Partners closely with the Finance and GBS leadership team, providing thought leadership on talent, engagement, performance, and culture initiatives that drive functional excellence
Collaborates seamlessly with regional HR partners to ensure consistency, alignment, and execution of global and regional HR strategies
Uses data and analytics to inform decisions, identify trends, and develop actionable solutions that improve organizational performance and employee experience
Supports talent planning and succession processes, ensuring strong pipelines for critical roles and facilitating robust development discussions
Advises leaders on sensitive employee relations matters, applying sound judgment, consistent practices, and a balanced approach to achieving optimal outcomes
Drives HR initiatives that promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across Finance and GBS operations, including change management, capability building, and process enhancement
Builds leader capability, providing coaching, feedback, and tools that strengthen leadership effectiveness and elevate team performance
Partners with COEs (Talent Management, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HRIS) to deliver integrated HR solutions and ensure programs meet the unique needs of the Corporate Finance and Global Business Services functions
Manages special projects to support the evolving needs of Corporate Finance, GBS, and Avient’s global HR function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, organizational development, or a related field
Minimum of 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally as an HR business partner supporting corporate functions, shared services or a similarly complex, matrixed global environment
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographies and levels
Ability to operate independently with sound judgment, strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
Proven ability to diagnose complex business issues and develop data-driven, practical solutions
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity
Experience with HR technologies and the Microsoft Suite; strong Excel and analytical skills required
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience working within or supporting a global shared services or Global Business Services model strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Company
Avient Corporation
The world is changing in remarkable ways, creating both challenges and opportunities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.38B2024-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2022-07-27Post Ipo Debt· $725M
2000-09-08IPO
Leadership Team
Khandpur Ashish
Chairman, CEO, and President
Recent News
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