DESCRIPTION: Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: * Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports * Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy * Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint * Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit www.avient.com. Our HR Directors play a critical role in enabling the organization to succeed. Through strong partnership with C-suite leaders, our HR Directors ensure that we are recruiting, retaining, developing and rewarding the industry's best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant. We think not just about the needs of the business today but what is needed to drive the success for the future. The Global HR Director supporting our Corporate Functions is a key leader and partner to eight C-suite executives and their leadership teams, including several company officers. The best person for the role will have demonstrated success in managing multiple competing priorities, have the ability to adjust their style to a variety of leaders, have experience in supporting international teams in a matrix HR structure, and be an inspirational leader to develop the senior HR managers and team that report, both directly and indirectly, to them. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, this individual will be a key leader in the global HR leadership team, which develops and implements Avient's HR strategic priorities and key deliverables for the organization globally. Essential Functions Manages multiple and/or large projects and associated staff in the development, enhancement, and innovation of their client groups and the global HR department. This is inclusive of mergers & acquisitions as required. Leads human resources practices that enable a high-performance culture that emphasizes teamwork, honesty, openness, quality, productivity, results and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. Develops and implements global strategic and tactical plans for driving Avient's human resources processes, systems, services, policies, and programs that positively impact the business results of the organization Acts as a true business partner with senior leaders to develop and implement strategic human resources initiatives, policies and programs that align with business goals and drive business results. Provides subject matter expertise and leadership in the design, planning, operation, and implementation of the global human resources policies, practices and procedures including areas such as benefits, compensation, training, recruiting, workforce planning, conflict management, performance management, etc. Leverages data to tell a story and help drive fact-based decision making for our leaders and organization. Understands how to effectively manage their budget and Ensures that all policies and procedures are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and are consistently administered. Manages and