Fray Bentos, UY
Title: Sr Generalist, P&C, UY
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 www.kemira.com/careers.
SR PEOPLE & CULTURE GENERALIST
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 www.kemira.com/careers
We are now looking for a Sr Generalist for our People & Culture function.
The People & Culture function contributes to business success by supporting talent development, acquisition, culture transformation, diversity and inclusion, new ways of working, mergers and acquisitions, performance, rewards, and well-being. The team also provides operational support for managers and employees globally.
This position is located in Fray Bentos, Uruguay.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Supporting talent development and acquisition processes.
- Driving culture transformation and promoting diversity and inclusion.
- Providing operational support to managers and employees in manufacturing inviroment.
- Facilitating new ways of working and supporting well-being initiatives.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Fluent Spanish, advanced English, Portuguese as a plus.
- Knowledge of government and local employment and benefit laws and regulations (Uruguay and Chile).
- 5+ years of experience in human resources, people operations, or a similar generalist role.
- Habilit to work with union negotiations and employee relations.
- Experience supporting talent development, employee relations, and change management.
- Ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
- Commitment to delivering value and supporting growth.
- Proactive and inclusive approach to problem-solving.
- If you do not meet every criterion, we still encourage you to apply—diverse backgrounds and nontraditional career paths are welcome.
What you can expect from us:
- Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote in a hybrid work culture.
- A collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
- Opportunities for learning and career development.
Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!
Please apply with CV at kemira.com/careers.
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 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
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 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com