Senior Human Resources Generalist

Avient•Avon Lake, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Avient is seeking a strategic, business-minded Senior HR Generalist to support our Specialty Engineered Materials business, with direct responsibility for the global technology team, as well as support for segment HR projects and initiatives. This highly key role offers a unique opportunity to partner directly with business leaders and help drive the HR strategy for a key growth area in the company. Reporting to the Global HR Director, this leader will influence business leaders, coach leaders through challenges, and support a team that is a key strategic driver for growth in the company. The Senior HR Generalist implements and administers Avient's human resources services, policies, and programs. This position partners with business teams to guide 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. The Sr. HR Generalist will work directly with Global HR Director to support specific client groups, projects and tasks as needed.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in human resources or related field; and 3 or more years of experience as a human resources generalist, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proven time management skills; ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks effectively.
Results-oriented with ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Implement HR policies, programs and systems related to recruitment, development, training, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and organizational development.
Provide effective staffing support by developing hiring requisitions and partnering with recruiters and business leaders to fill exempt and non‑exempt positions.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and serve as the primary point of contact for new employees after offer acceptance.
Advise and support employees and managers on employment conditions, HR policies, HR systems, and performance management processes.
Manage employee relations matters, including counseling plans, conflict resolution, and performance improvement programs.
Support employees with career development, education‑related needs, and workplace concerns, engaging experts as necessary.
Assist employees returning from long‑ or short‑term medical leave to ensure a smooth and compliant reintegration process.
Partner with supervisors and managers to develop high-potential employees and address workforce issues.
Contribute to HR programs that promote high morale, employee satisfaction, and a positive organizational culture.
Support the implementation of organizational and cultural change initiatives.
Use employee and client feedback to identify opportunities for improving HR services and communication.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of business unit operations, including products, customers, markets, competitors, and key performance metrics.
Maintain visibility within the business through regular visits to manufacturing or operational sites.
Manage or support special HR programs and processes, such as leadership development initiatives and international assignments.
Create statistics, reports, and presentations to support HR management and business decision‑making.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all HR matters.
Ability to travel up to 15% to support the essential functions of the position.
Perform additional HR responsibilities and special projects as assigned.