HR Manager

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax.

We’re hiring an HR Manager to support our Projects & Services (P&S) business both globally and locally. This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and is a key partner to the VP of Projects & Services, responsible for shaping talent and succession strategies, aligning with global HR to drive organizational capability, and supporting leaders across project execution, field service, and engineering. At the same time, this role provides essential day-to-day HR support to employees in Houston, Pasadena, and Baton Rouge, handling employee relations, onboarding, performance, and local engagement needs. If you’re someone who can move comfortably between high-level talent discussions and boots-on-the-ground support, this is a great fit. 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Strategic Business Partnership – Global Projects & Services 

• Partner closely with the VP of Projects & Services to understand business goals and workforce priorities.
• Shape and deliver the global human capital strategy for Projects & Services in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence and global HR colleagues.
• Drive succession planning and talent actions across global project management, field services, and engineering teams.
• Provide thought leadership on organizational design, career paths, and critical talent development across a matrixed global footprint.
• Act as a connector across regions, ensuring alignment on global people strategies while being sensitive to local needs and compliance.

Tactical HR Support – Houston, Pasadena & Baton Rouge 

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for Projects & Services employees across the Houston, Pasadena, and Baton Rouge offices.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, coaching, investigations, and conflict resolution with fairness and a focus on business outcomes.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, offboarding, and day-to-day HR transactions, partnering with Shared Services and COEs where appropriate.
• Lead local engagement initiatives, manager capability building, and team development efforts aligned to our values and business priorities.

 

You Are 

 

• A trusted business partner who thrives in a global matrix, able to build strong relationships with senior leaders, connect dots across regions, and drive talent strategies that support growth.
• A hands-on HR generalist who’s comfortable being the go-to person, ready to jump in on employee relations, onboarding, coaching, or policy questions without skipping a beat.
• A proactive planner who thinks ahead- anticipating workforce needs, succession risks, and org design challenges before they become problems.
• A steady, credible voice in the room- known for your fairness, judgment, and ability to navigate sensitive issues with clarity and discretion.
• An adaptable operator who moves easily between strategic initiatives and day-to-day requests, keeping momentum on the big picture while delivering reliably on the details.
• An advocate for employees and leaders alike, passionate about building strong teams, engaging workplaces, and practical HR solutions that make work better. 

 

 

You Have

• Bachelor's degree required; HR or business-related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience in both strategic HR business partnering and hands-on generalist work.
• Experience supporting technical, engineering, or project-based teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of US employment laws and practices; global HR exposure a plus.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, navigate ambiguity, and manage priorities across global and local contexts.
• Skilled in balancing strategic thinking and tactical execution, no job is too big or too small.
• Experience in high-growth, private equity, or carve-out environments preferred, but not required.
• The ability to travel 20% if not located in the Houston, Texas area.