Senior People Manager

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

POSITION TITLE: Senior People Manager

LOCATION: Avon Lake, OH

Our Polymer Solutions business is seeking to hire a Senior People Manager to lead and deliver people strategy and operations across six (6) U.S. Polymer Solutions sites, partnering with business leaders to translate strategy into effective people outcomes. The role is accountable for driving workforce capability, engagement, cost control, and risk mitigation through strong leadership, disciplined execution of core People processes, and sound judgment. This position leads key People projects and programs, ensures compliant and consistent delivery of Total Rewards—including payroll and benefits—and collaborates with internal and external partners to enable alignment, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the U.S. business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior People Manager is a senior leadership role that partners closely with business leadership to shape and execute people strategies that enable commercial success across multiple U.S. sites. This role provides visible, credible People leadership—setting direction, modeling leadership behaviors, and driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and disciplined risk management.
• As the Senior People Manager for the Polymer Solutions U.S. business, the role serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders and managers, influencing decisions on workforce planning, talent strategy, succession planning, and organizational design. The Senior People Manager actively coaches and challenges leaders to strengthen leadership capability, reinforce accountability, and build high‑performing, resilient teams. Acting as a trusted leader in employee relations, the role ensures consistent, fair, and legally sound decision‑making while reinforcing a culture of inclusion, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• The Senior People Manager leads and owns end‑to‑end talent and leadership processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, merit and talent cycles, succession planning, and leadership development. The role plays a pivotal leadership role in driving and sustaining change—leading complex initiatives such as restructurings, workforce transitions, and business integrations—using data, insight, and sound judgment to guide leaders through change and measure organizational impact.
• This position provides strong People governance and operational leadership by ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and best practices, while continuously improving policies, processes, and HR programs aligned to business strategy. The role holds accountability for key operational areas including payroll, manpower and HR budgets, benefits administration and open enrollment, HRIS data integrity, KPI reporting, and effective collaboration with regional, global, and corporate People leadership teams.
• The role requires regular travel (approximately 25%) across U.S. sites and periodic engagement with other business groups, maintaining leadership presence, consistency, and strong relationships across the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education – Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred) & SHRM or HRCI Accreditation preferred
• Knowledge Required –
  • Up to date knowledge of US Human Resources legislation and best practice gained within a manufacturing or similar industry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS software
• Experience –
• • Minimum 15 years’ experience gained in an international manufacturing sector or similar industry.
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience working as a Business Partner in generalist human resources roles.
  • Prior experience of having worked in a multi-site environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, eleven paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork. Benefits start on day one!

OUR VALUES

At Orbia, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our leadership is guided by Orbia’s values:

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actions have impact. We listen closely to our customers, deliver on our commitments, and lead with ethics and integrity.
• Embrace Diversity: We are stronger by welcoming different perspectives. We work towards a diverse, inclusive, and equal world, starting with our global community.

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.

"The compensation for this position will typically range from $130,000 - $160,000 per year. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short- and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home."

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.