Site P&O Manager

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Precious Metals Chemistry

Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is Where you come in.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a Site P&O Manager to lead People & Organization activities at our Catoosa site. This role will be the primary P&O partner for site leadership, ensuring alignment with global strategies while addressing local needs. This role will help create an engaging, safe, and productive workplace:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment from intake to offer.
• Define and execute talent attraction and retention strategies aligned with global guidelines.
• Coordinate onboarding programs for all new hires.
• Collect site-specific training needs and implement initiatives aligned with global L&D offerings.
• Drive identification of development needs and set up local training program.
• Support workforce planning during budget cycles to manage headcount and FTE evolution.
• Align local strategies with global Centers of Expertise (CoE) guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with local legal requirements and group policies.
• Implement P&O processes and programs tailored to site needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to site leaders on HR topics, including compensation, talent priorities, and conflict resolution.
• Partner with managers to drive engagement and change initiatives.
• Deliver P&O policies and programs, adjusting for local needs when required.
• Collaborate with P&O Business Partner and CoEs to co-develop HR projects and initiatives.

Who we are looking for

Skills & Competencies

• Broad HR/P&O experience and knowledge of policies and systems
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and manage change effectively
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and committed to delivering excellent employee experience
• Strong listening, convincing and communication skills
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments
• Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Education and/or Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Experience

5–6 years of progressive P&O (HR) experience, ideally in an industrial or manufacturing environment

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Umicore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.