Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & West

Job title:

Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & West

Company

Kemira

Job description

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Read more about our cookie policy and privacy statement. By choosing ‘Accept’, you consent to our use of cookies. . Modify Cookie PreferencesAccept All CookiesPress Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSearch by KeywordSearch by LocationSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:Create Alert×Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Location:Bradford, GBLocation Details:Title: Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & WestKemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at .Are you passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture? Do you believe in the power of a growth mindset to drive personal and organizational success? If so, we want you to join our dynamic People & Culture unit as Senior Manager, People & Culture, Sub-Region EMEA South & West! Sub-Region EMEA South & West covers countries UK, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and South Africa.As a Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & West, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture and ensuring that our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. You will work closely with leadership to develop and implement strategies that promote a growth mindset, enhance employee engagement, and drive organizational success. The position will be based in Bradford, UK.In this role you would be expected to

• Foster a Thriving Workplace Culture: Design and implement impactful initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment, aligned with our core values.
• Drive Strategic People Agendas: Lead efforts in diversity, cultural transformation, talent development, and continuous improvement of ways of working within the country.
• Elevate Talent Attraction and Engagement: Strengthen talent pipelines and enhance the availability of key capabilities in the country. Champion programs that boost employee engagement, satisfaction, and long-term retention.
• Localize and Execute Strategic Programs: Implement global and regional strategic initiatives tailored to local market needs and organizational priorities.
• Enable Strategic Growth: Act as a key driver in executing new projects that align with both regional ambitions and overarching organizational goals, serving as a strategic enabler for future success.
• Deliver Operational Excellence: Ensure the provision of compliant, efficient, and high-quality people & culture data and day-to-day operational services.
• Lead with Empathy and Integrity: Manage and resolve employee relations matters with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on building trust across the organization.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar kind of role, with a strong understanding of best practices in the field fo People & Culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills in English
• A passion for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• A growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

What you can expect from us:

• Challenging and Varied Tasks: Opportunities that allow you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
• Stable and Growing Company: Employment in a well-established company with a sustainable growth strategy.
• Multicultural Environment: Work in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere with colleagues from different backgrounds.
• Collaborative and Professional Colleagues: Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
• State of the art tools and resources: Access to state-of-the-art tools to help you succeed.
• Flexibility and Hybrid Working: Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.
• Platform for Development and Growth: Ample opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!For more information, please contact Marjaana Kivioja VP, Performance & Rewards / Interim VP, P&C, EMEA by email [email protected].Please apply with CV no later than 22 June 2025 at kemira.com/careersKemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.Find similar jobs:@ Kemira 2022 All rights reserved×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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Expected salary

Location

Bradford

Job date

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:12:52 GMT

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