Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & West
Senior Manager, People & Culture, EMEA South & West
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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose better every day. At Kemira we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at
Are you passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture Do you believe in the power of a growth mindset to drive personal and organizational success If so we want you to join our dynamic People & Culture unit as Senior Manager People & Culture Sub-Region EMEA South & West!Sub-Region EMEA South & West covers countries UK Spain Portugal France Italy and South Africa.
As a Senior Manager People & Culture EMEA South & West you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture and ensuring that our employees feel valued supported and empowered. You will work closely with leadership to develop and implement strategies that promote a growth mindset enhance employee engagement and drive organizational success. The position will be based in Bradford UK.
In this role you would be expected to
- Foster a Thriving Workplace Culture: Design and implement impactful initiatives that promote a positive inclusive and engaging work environment aligned with our core values.
- Drive Strategic People Agendas: Lead efforts in diversity cultural transformation talent development and continuous improvement of ways of working within the country.
- Elevate Talent Attraction and Engagement: Strengthen talent pipelines and enhance the availability of key capabilities in the country. Champion programs that boost employee engagement satisfaction and long-term retention.
- Localize and Execute Strategic Programs: Implement global and regional strategic initiatives tailored to local market needs and organizational priorities.
- Enable Strategic Growth: Act as a key driver in executing new projects that align with both regional ambitions and overarching organizational goals serving as a strategic enabler for future success.
- Deliver Operational Excellence: Ensure the provision of compliant efficient and high-quality people & culture data and day-to-day operational services including payroll and benefits for the UK sites.
- Lead with Empathy and Integrity: Manage and resolve employee relations matters with professionalism empathy and a focus on building trust across the organization.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a similar kind of role ideally gained within unionised environment with a strong understanding of best practices in the field fo People & Culture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication coaching and interpersonal skills in English.
- A passion for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
- A growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
What you can expect from us:
- Challenging and Varied Tasks:Opportunities that allow you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
- Stable and Growing Company:Employment in a well-established company with a sustainable growth strategy.
- Multicultural Environment:Work in a diverse and inclusive atmosphere with colleagues from different backgrounds.
- Collaborative and Professional Colleagues:Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.
- State of the art tools and resources:Access to state-of-the-art tools to help you succeed.
- Flexibility and Hybrid Working:Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.
- Platform for Development and Growth:Ample opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Ready to create better every day Join Kemira!
For more information please contact Marjaana Kivioja VP Performance & Rewards / Interim VP P&C EMEA by email
Please apply with CV no later than 22 June 2025 at
Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality processes and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment as well as on fiber and renewable solutions enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024 Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
