Senior Director, U.S. HRBP & Labor Relations

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Sr. Director, U.S. HRBP & Labor Relations

Reporting to theVP, Human Resources for North America, the Senior Director, U.S. HRBP & Labor Relations will participate as a member of the North America HR Leadership Team alongside HR Leaders for Canada and Mexico. The HR function will partner with executives and colleagues across the business to support and deliver on the company's goals and commitments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the performance of the Human Resources Local Chemical Distribution (LCD) team
• Continue to develop a high performing HRBP team that is designed and built around business objectives
• Serve as an effective business partner by providing operational and leadership support to key stakeholders including Regional Vice Presidents and other functional leaders.
• Partner closely with the leadership team and business with a focus around growth, divestment, restructuring and other corporate plans
• Leverage experience working with unions to help plan and implement our strategy for North American unions
• Execute on HR strategic initiatives
• Manage and support the delivery of:
  • A strategic local human resources plan encompassing a clear and shared vision across the USA
  • Succession and talent development strategy
  • Organizational change management
  • Organizational culture and people engagement
  • New ways of working
• Partner with the Labor COE and lead/support negotiations in North America
• Support investigations - reviewing outcomes, challenging results where needed, and signing off with each case closed
• Partner closely with Employment Attorney and NA VP Legal

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline
• At least 10 years of strong functional HR and Business Partner experience
• Prior experience with labor relations and union avoidance including negotiations and the grievance/arbitration process
• Demonstrated experience leading regional teams and working across geographies
• Strong ability to partner with and influence senior leaders
• Experience in the chemical industry or other related industrial sectors, preferred
• Ability to travel 25%

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

• Hybridwork environment
• The ideal candidate will be based out ofDowners Grove, IL, The Woodlands, TX, or another Univar Solutions corporate office

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is $198,070-$257,500 and is eligible for incentive pay
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strongwork/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by adiverseteam who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted annual company bonusandannual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits includingUnlimited Time Off as business allows, and8 paid holidays!

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 10,000 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.