HR Assistant / Chief of Staff-Tempe, AR

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for: 

• Delivery of HR CDM support. Establish intimate understanding of the business, build and expand relationships with affiliates and create close partnerships across HR, Corporate Functions, GPS, and matrixed organization. 

We count on you: 

• Support and partner with Affiliate HR colleagues in talent acquisition; compensation; benefits; employee relations; diversity, equity & inclusion; and organizational effectiveness to support the CDM GBU. 

• Help ensure HR practices comply with labor laws, internal affiliate policies, and CDM Proxy. 

• Collaborate with affiliate GBS to maintain employee information in HRIS (Human Resources Information System), generate CDM HR reports on HR metrics (e.g., turnover rates, headcount reports, etc.), and ensure data accuracy and compliance with DCSA data protection requirements. 

• Assist with audits and documentation for legal or regulatory purposes. 

• Drive talent acquisition process; job posting, screen resumes, schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication. 

• Manage Onboarding of new hires and ensure completion of all necessary paperwork and compliance documents. 

• Help manage exit processes and collect company property from departing employees. 

• Support coordination of employee engagement activities and internal communications. 

• Monitors DOD and all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance procedures and practices are maintained.  

• Support CDM President on all Internal Corporate Communication  

• Calendar & Schedule Management: Organize and maintain key executive scheduling of quarterly Board of Directors meetings and associated appointments.  

• Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and organize various documents, including reports, presentations, memos, and letters.  

• Meeting & Event Coordination: Set up and coordinate CDM annual meetings in conjunction with the leadership team, including taking minutes during the annual sessions.  

• Liaison & Point of Contact: Serve as a key point of contact between the executive, staff, and external partners or clients.  

• Research & Special Projects: Conduct research and provide data to support decision-making and assist with special projects as needed. 

Essential:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the US by either holding US Citizenship, a US Green card holder, or has obtained a license to work in an ITAR environment through the affiliated government agencies. Position may now or in the future require the handling of ITAR controlled information, customer proprietary information, and confidential documents. For positions requiring the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government personnel security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• May be required to assist other Department leaders as required (FSO, Finance, Customer Service, etc.) 

• Other duties as assigned 

You will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field 

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience  

• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred 

• Knowledge of DOD Employment compliance and Federal, State, and Local regulatory requirements preferred 

• Strong project management skills with problem solving, leadership presentations, , relationship building, and identification of new opportunities. 

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Safety conscious and works in a safe manner. 

• A self-starter, positive “can-do” attitude, detail oriented. Takes initiative in solving work-related problems. 

• Driven towards action, goals, and results. has the desire to learn, grow, and influence others to excel. 

• It has a high attention to detail and demonstrates a sense of urgency. 

• Ability to translate technical requirements into business terms to drive decisions.  

• Flexible to changing demands, priorities, and work practices. 

• Ability to work effectively with other team members. 

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms.  

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000-$70,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees 
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
• Employee retirement plan (401K) with match  

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.