HR Strategic Advisor

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

OVERVIEW:

The HR Strategic Advisor / Senior HR Business Partner for the Commercial Institutional business within North America plays a key role in connecting people strategy with business success. Reporting to the Senior Director of HRBP for the Americas, this trusted partner supports a team of ~700 employees, guiding senior leaders through complex people matters while fostering engagement, growth, and retention. Working collaboratively across HR and business teams, this role helps shape a high-growth, people-centered culture by aligning talent strategies with evolving organizational needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Alignment

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior business leaders, offering thoughtful, strategic HR guidance aligned with shared goals.
• Serve as a collaborative HR partner, helping to ensure alignment and consistency across global HR initiatives and business teams.
• Work closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs)—including Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Operations, and DEI—to co-create scalable, people-centered solutions.
• Continuously strengthen your understanding of the business by participating in leadership meetings, roundtables, and town halls—serving as both a compassionate advocate for employees and a collaborative connector across functions.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration rhythms between business teams and the global HR community to drive impactful outcomes.

Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning & Organizational Design

• Lead with a future-focused mindset to co-develop talent strategies and workforce plans that enable growth, inclusion, and long-term success.
• Guide and champion meaningful talent programs, including performance development, career pathways, and succession planning.
• Thoughtfully support change and transformation initiatives through inclusive organizational design and human-centered change management practices.

Leadership Coaching & Employee Engagement

• Offer insightful, values-based coaching to senior leaders, helping navigate complex people matters with clarity and care.
• Strengthen culture and employee engagement by fostering authentic connection through surveys, recognition, and community-building initiatives.

Market Awareness, Innovation & Compensation

• Stay attuned to evolving HR practices, legislation, and market trends to support informed, forward-looking decisions.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation by bringing in new ideas that elevate the employee experience and align with company values.
• Collaborate closely with Compensation and Benefits to ensure programs reflect fairness, inclusion, and holistic support for employees.

Learning & Development, DEI & Talent Acquisition

• Support continuous learning by designing and nurturing development programs that foster both individual growth and team capability.
• Act as a passionate champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion—helping shape a workplace where all voices are heard and valued.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to thoughtfully attract and retain exceptional talent aligned with organizational values and needs.

Special Projects & M&A Support

• Lead and contribute to strategic projects that support growth and transformation, including M&A initiatives, with care and a people-first approach.

EDUCATION/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 12+ years in a strategic HR capacity, ideally in diverse and dynamic business environments
• Proven ability to align people strategy with organizational growth in both publicly traded and private equity contexts
• Experience navigating complex transitions like carve-outs, IPOs, M&A/Due Diligence, and start-up environments is highly valued
• Background across multiple HR functions or time spent in consulting or cross-functional roles is a plus

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Global mindset with a strong focus on people, connection, and customer experience
• Empathetic and collaborative change leader with experience driving transformation
• Resilient and purpose-driven—committed to both individual and collective success, with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Curiosity-driven, always learning and improving; passionate about solving meaningful problems with thoughtful, people-centered solutions
• Strategic thinker who translates vision into action; comfortable navigating complexity with a grounded, solutions-oriented mindset
• Organized and responsive project leader who inspires clarity, accountability, and follow-through
• Clear and authentic communicator, skilled at making complex concepts accessible and fostering trust across all levels of the business
• Team-oriented relationship builder with a commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and shared success
• Decisive and confident in making thoughtful decisions that drive lasting impact

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

The expected compensation range for this position is between $121,500.00 and $202,500.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.