General Summary

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), with 2010 annual revenues of $2.6 billion, is a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered in Ohio, USA, PolyOne has operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia as well as joint ventures in North America and South America. PolyOne serves more than 10,000 customers across the globe and offers more than 35,000 polymer solutions. The company has more than 4,000 employees worldwide located in more than 40 manufacturing and warehouse facilities, over a dozen labs and technical centers, and sales and service locations on four continents.

We offer a competitive salary, incentive and benefit plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, spending accounts and 401(k). For more information about PolyOne visit www.polyone.com.

The Human Resources Generalist partners with the Human Resources Manager, to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for PolyOne's human resources services, policies, and programs. This position guides decision making processes and positively impacts the results of the organization by recruiting, retaining, developing and rewarding the industrys best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant. This position completes multiple and/or large projects to lead the development, enhancement, and innovation of PolyOnes Human Resources department. The Human Resources

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the Director, Human Resources and respective client groups to design organization structure, business process and systems that support their strategic goals.

Works to create a high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Guides managers in areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, performance management, etc.

Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and are consistently administered.

Responsible for operational human resource issues including job description development, hiring, retention, succession planning, legal compliance, termination reviews, transfers and communications.

Oversees human resources responsibility for all assigned business unit teams and shared service functions.

Implements short and long terms plans to ensure performance and innovation within PolyOnes human resources department.

Proactively suggests and promotes processes that have positive return on investment and deliver value to internal and external customers.

Monitors key metrics (i.e. turnover, attendance, etc) to assist the location and/or functional area in effectively managing their workforce to maximize productivity and overall effectiveness.

Demonstrates solid business acumen and ability to make HR decisions that ensure a positive impact on the bottom line.

Creates a motivational environment of accountability.

Fosters teamwork at all levels and cross-functionally.

Acts as a catalyst for change with the ability to positively influence others to make difficult decisions.

Performs other projects as required by the business, functional unit and/or HR organization.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Certifications

Bachelors degree in related field is required.

Masters degree in related field is preferred.

Bilingual- Spanish required.

Skills

Proven experience in an HR environment; effective in developing and executing best in class human resource strategies to include driving business decisions, client group support, training and development, and compliance initiatives.

Experienced in coaching and developing team members.

Strong collaboration skills with other HR functions as well as the business.

Strong internal customer orientation and customer centricity.

Demonstrated process improvement and project management skills.

Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills.

Proven negotiating and administrative skills.

Experience influencing others and building teams.

Strong multi tasking skills with ability to consistently prioritize and address key issues and initiatives.

Experience

3-5+ years of related experience required specific to the position.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Scope

This position covers client groups and processes within PolyOne.

This position may require travel.

Global Responsibility for $200 million business.

To submit your resume and salary history you must apply to http://careers.polyone.com

PolyOne Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

Other including any key reporting relationships (i.e., reports to CEO)

Typically reports to the Director, Human Resources or equivalent.

This description is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Job Location

McHenry, IL, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular