Avient Hiring for Human Resources Manager at Liverpool Full Time

LOCATION: Knowsley, Merseyside

WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), with 2021 revenues of $4.8 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials

Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation

Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.

Job Summary

As an HR Manager, you implement and design Avient’s Human Resources services, policies, and programs on a Regional basis. In close cooperation with the Site Leadership you collaborate with the Business Units in supporting decision making processes, impacting the results of the organization by recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing the industry’s best talents. This position assists in decision making processes and positively impacts the results of the organization by recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing the industry’s best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant. This is a full time position and is your entry into an exciting career path in the world of Avient.

Accountabilities

To ensure that that effective and appropriate Policies and Procedures are in place to meet legal requirements, best practice and Company objectives.

Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for human resources services, policies and programs.

Essential Functions

Works with the European Director, Human Resources and respective client groups to design organization structure, business process and systems that support their strategic goals.

Works to create a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Guides managers in areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, performance management, etc.

Ensures that all policies and procedures are in full compliance with all legal and local regulations and are consistently administered.

Responsible for operational human resource issues including job description development, hiring, retention, succession planning, legal compliance, termination reviews, transfers and communications.

Oversees human resources responsibility for all assigned business unit teams and shared service functions.

Implements short and long terms plans to ensure performance and innovation meets all BU requirements in the Region.

Proactively suggests and promotes processes that have positive return on investment and deliver value to internal and external customers.

Monitors key metrics (i.e. turnover, attendance, etc.) to assist the location and/or functional area in effectively managing their workforce to maximize productivity and overall effectiveness.

Demonstrates solid business acumen and ability to make HR decisions that ensure a positive impact on the bottom line.

Creates a motivational environment of accountability.

Fosters teamwork at all levels and cross-functionally.

Acts as a catalyst for change with the ability to positively influence others to make difficult decisions.

Performs other projects as required by the business, functional unit and/or HR organization.

Fosters teamwork at all levels and cross-functionally.

Acts as a catalyst for change with the ability to positively influence others to make difficult decisions.

Performs other projects as required by the business, functional unit and/or HR organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree-Human Resources or equivalent – Essential

Masters-Human Resources or equivalent – Desired

Skills and Qualifications

Essential 10 Years Minimum in:
Human Resources

Interviewing

Recruiting and Staffing

Performance Management

HR Systems

Relations with unions

Knowledge about UK labour regulations and laws

Knowledge of Irish and South African labour regulations and laws desirable.

Personal Skills

Good Communication Skills

Results Oriented

Ability to Multitask

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Self Confidence

Self Motivated

Conflict Resolution Skills

Time/Priority Management

Ability to partner at all levels

Software Skills

Good knowledge of the MS Office package

Previous knowledge of working with PeopleLink, Taleo and Protime systems would be a plus.

Driving License – Essential

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

Will be required to travel regularly within the Region

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.