Vice President, Global HR Business Partner - ...

This position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and provides strategic HR partnership to the SVP, Global Manufacturing and the manufacturing leadership team, as well as execution leadership to the geographically based HR teams that support manufacturing and field populations.Responsibilities:This role is responsible for the development and execution of a human capital plan and people agenda for the Global Manufacturing team. The human capital plan translates the performance and strategic requirements of the global manufacturing organization into plans across the following areas:Organization design and effectivenessWorkforce planning and capabilitiesWorkforce engagementLabor relations strategyExecutive development and coachingRoll-ups and calibration processes for performance, pay, and talentThis role also leads the regional HR leaders (Americas, EMEA, China, and Asia outside China), who oversee site-based HR Business Partners. Site-based HR Business Partners generally support manufacturing site leadership teams and/or field offices (e.g., Shared Services Centers), as well as provide local support for other Business Unit or functional initiatives. Key responsibilities include:Partnering with manufacturing sites or Shared Services site leadership teams to manage changeWorkforce planning at the site levelLeading key processes such as performance management, talent review, and pay planningManaging labor relationsSupporting functional changes, transformations, or organizational projects (e.g., sales, IT, finance), as guided or requested by Global Business Unit and functional HR Business PartnersSupporting on-site conversations or communications as requested by Global Business Unit or functional HR Business PartnersKey CompetenciesAdaptability/FlexibilityBusiness AcumenCollaborationCommunicationCritical Thinking and Decision MakingDriving for ResultsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field requiredPrevious experience leading a global HR team within a multi-site, multi-region manufacturing organization15+ years of experience in a progressive HR environmentDemonstrated experience driving transformational change in complex manufacturing environmentsStrong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial data and assess the financial impact of people decisionsExperience leading teams that manage labor relations and labor contracts in the U.S. and internationallyQuarterly international travel plus domestic travel as neededCelanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit .

Created: 2026-05-08