HR Organizational Excellence & Talent Lead

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Excellence

• Map key HR processes such as talent acquisition, onboarding, compensation planning, performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning & development and career management
• Digitalize core HR processes by maximizing the usage of the HR Information System, coordinate and support deployment and implementation of these processes with global consistency
• Collaborate functionally and cross functionally to address gaps and opportunities in processes; apply a continuous improvement mindset
• Develop and implement procedures, programs, and policies that support HR operations and overall compliance strategy
• Develop and deliver training materials for different categories of employees involved in the key HR processes
• Standardize and generate HR analytics by leveraging systems and data to inform decision making
• Maintain and coordinate together with the Global Head the annual HR calendar.

Talent Management

• Co-owner of the Performance and Talent Management processes at company level; ensures global deployment and consistent roll out at various levels in close partnership with the HR Business partners and business leaders
• Drive strategic projects such as competencies and career paths development, employer branding and graduate programs
• Responsible for the annual and pulse Engagement Survey roll out, reporting and action planning
• Act as a center of excellence for key organization development processes by ensuring the right level of skills for the HR business partners, business leaders and various categories of employees.               

Change Management & Organizational Agility

• Develop the Change Management methodology to be applied for processes inside and outside HR
• Apply a continuous improvement approach on people, processes and technology to build the desired company culture
• Deploy in the organization the change management principles and tools
• Collaborate cross functionally to ensure change management expertise for company’s strategic projects
• Other duties as assigned.
• On-Site work in Alvin, TX/Hybrid

EDUCATION, SKILLS,  AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree or above required preferably in Human Resources or Organizational Psychology.
• 10 years minimum experience.  Additional experience as HR Business Partner and/or Shared Services lead preferred.
• Experience in working in global organizations and global roles.
• Strong knowledge of HR Information Systems with experience working in one or more major HRIS.
• Strong knowledge and record of experience in process mapping and continuous improvement tools. (preferably within HR).
• Strong knowledge of talent lifecycle principles and processes. 
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively cross-functionally at the Global Level.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams with no direct reporting structure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  English language mandatory.
• Experience in delivering training and presentations

 Travel

• Able to travel to domestic and international RiceTec locations periodically, including flying and driving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work and training locations may include office and warehouse environments.  May also include dry, muddy, or flooded fields, and other outside environmental situations including extreme heat/cold, rainy, or sunny conditions.

RiceTec, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.