Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner, aligning the organization's people strategy with its business objectives. This role leads the execution of high-impact HR initiatives, including strategic project implementation, performance and engagement programs, talent and succession planning, leadership development, and change management. Additionally, the HR Manager oversees HR operations, compliance, investigations, and budget effectiveness. By collaborating closely with senior leadership, this position drives organizational capability, fosters a high-performance culture, and ensures sustainable growth.

Strategic HR Leadership & Business Partnership:

• Partner with senior HR leadership to define and execute annual people strategy and roadmap linked to financial, operational, and customer goals.
• Facilitate quarterly talent reviews, succession planning, and organizational capability assessments.
• Advise leaders on org design (spans/layers), role clarity, decision-rights, and change readiness.

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition:

• Lead headcount planning, staffing models, and build talent strategies based on demand forecasts.
• Support recruiting lifecycle in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team (intake, sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding) ensuring quality-of-hire and time-to-fill targets

Performance Management & Culture:

• Manage performance cycles (goal setting, check-ins, reviews), calibrations, and merit planning
• Develop and implement strategies for people engagement and retention
• Coach leaders on feedback, accountability, and high-performance behaviors; manage PIPs and development plans
• Support global annual engagement surveys; facilitate action planning and track improvements

Compensation:

• Partner with Compensation to maintain market-competitive pay structures, pay equity, and annual merit/bonus cycles
• In partnership with Compensation, conduct job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and internal parity analyses
• Conduct offer analysis and retention packages

Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk:

• Lead employee relations: investigations, conflict resolution, corrective actions; ensure fair, consistent practices
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
• Maintain policy governance, handbook updates, and manager training; prepare for audits and regulatory inquiries
• Partner with Legal and Compliance on complex cases, severance, accommodations, and risk mitigation strategies

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

• Integrate DE&I principles into talent acquisition, performance, development, and succession practices
• Track representation, hiring, promotion, pay equity, and inclusion metrics; drive targeted intervention
• Partner with affinity groups and external community partners to strengthen inclusion and outreach

HR Operations, Technology & Analytics:

• Own HR processes (onboarding, data integrity, personnel files, time & attendance, leaves, terminations)
• Analyze KPI trends (attrition, engagement, absence, hiring, etc.) and present insights to leadership
• Drive continuous improvement/Lean initiatives to reduce cycle times and improve employee experience

Change Management & Communications:

• Develop and execute change plans for reorganizations, new systems, and policy shifts (stakeholder mapping, communications, training)
• Create clear, empathetic communications for HR programs; equip managers with toolkits and talking points
• Measure adoption and effectiveness; iterate based on feedback and outcomes

Vendor & Budget Management:

• Own HR budget planning and monitoring; track ROI and cost-per-initiative; optimize spend

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred in PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms (Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle, UKG, etc.).
• Experience with learning systems (LMS) and people analytics/reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, modeling).
• Experience with data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau) for dashboard and KPI reporting.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. employment laws; Texas-specific experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English required, Spanish as a second language is a plus.

What Powers Your Performance:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.