Director HR, Americas Manufacturing South, EHSSQ and Manufacturing COE
W. R. Grace
Sourced from W. R. Grace's careers site · Posting last seen September 14, 2026
Annual Wage Range: $161,860.00 - $222,557.50
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
Job Description
The HR Director, Americas Manufacturing North will provide strategic HR leadership support to the HR and Operations leadership teams of 7 manufacturing locations in the region. This will lead, plan and coordinate all human capital related activities to enable organizational talent capability within the manufacturing sites. This individual will also support Manufacturing head office functions as required. Reporting to the VP HR, Global Operations, this role is based in Curtis Bay, Maryland.
Responsibilities
- Partnership with Site/Plant and HR leaders in providing comprehensive HR support to the manufacturing sites within the region and drive key HR initiatives.
- Participates and supports site safety programs and initiatives to ensure “No One Hurt” is a reality, in line with corporate and site safety initiatives.
- Development of HR team within the region to ensure capabilities that strengthen the talent bench for the Grace HR network.
- Participates in workforce planning initiatives and staffing/talent acquisition efforts to ensure plant talent requirements are met.
- Ensures alignment with HR global and regional strategies and drives the implementation of those strategies.
- Aligns with the HR service delivery model and coordinates regularly with the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high quality services for leaders and employees.
- Promotes and delivers initiatives to drive positive culture and workforce climates, positive employee relations and open lines of communications at all sites.
- Plans and prepares for union contract (CBA) negotiations at represented sites within the region and participates in negotiation process to achieve successful agreements/settlements.
- Guides and administers grievance administration, working to minimize or resolve at lowest possible level. Prepares for arbitrations and other dispute responses to unions and government agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in Human Resources management, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- 7+ years of experience in leading and guiding a team of HR professionals.
- Experience working in union environment with labor relations, contract administration and contract negotiations responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience with driving employee engagement and positive employee relations with all levels of a manufacturing operation.
- Demonstrated track record in establishing and optimizing working relationships at all levels via excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead changes that positively impact operational challenges and opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hours
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
Skills
- human resources management
- labor relations
- contract administration
- team leadership
- union negotiations
- employee engagement
- contract negotiations
- union environment
- employee relations
- HR management
- manufacturing
Summary
Lead HR strategies and labor relations for manufacturing sites in the region.
Job title
Director HR, Americas Manufacturing South, EHSSQ and Manufacturing COE
Experience
12+ years
Industry
manufacturing
Location
Houston, TX · On-site
Salary
$162k–$223k
Listed in the job description
Management role
Yes
- Sep 7, 2026 First posted
- Sep 7, 2026 Live now
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Posting history
- Sep 7, 2026 First posted
- Sep 7, 2026 Live now
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