HR Business Partner

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer local candidates willing to work an in-office work schedule. *This position offers relocation assistance.

How You’ll Make an Impact
The HR Business Partner serves as a strategic and operational HR generalist for Valvoline Global Operations, supporting client groups such as the Legal, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Growth, and Marketing functions. This role is the primary HR point of contact for the client groups and partners closely with business leaders and employees to ensure the successful execution of HR programs across the employee lifecycle. The role plays a key part in aligning talent strategies with business objectives and operates under the mentorship of the Sr. Manager, HR Business Partner. 

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor providing high-quality guidance to functional leaders and employees across assigned client groups, aligning HR strategies with business goals.
• Guide and support the talent acquisition process by partnering closely with the Talent Acquisition (TA) team to ensure effective recruitment strategies, clear and compelling job descriptions, inclusive and structured selection processes, thoughtful candidate debriefs, offer recommendations, and approvals. Ensure an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience throughout.
• Partner to support successful and engaging onboarding processes, ensuring employees and hiring managers receive appropriate information to be set up for success.
• Support the execution of key Total Rewards programs including annual merit and bonus planning, as well as benefits education and function-specific rewards initiatives such as wellness programming.
• Lead efforts to drive employee engagement by coordinating survey communications, cascading survey results to leaders, facilitating action planning sessions, and tracking follow-up to ensure progress toward measurable outcomes. Help position VGO as an employer of choice.
• Facilitate workforce and succession planning discussions to ensure the right talent is in the right roles at the right time, aligned to future organizational needs.
• Partner with the Learning & Development team to support leadership development, coaching, and targeted talent initiatives.
• Guide leaders through performance management processes including goal setting, development conversations, annual performance reviews, and performance improvement plans, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with VGO standards and local and federal employment law.
• Provide proactive and responsive support on sensitive employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, and terminations, in partnership with Legal and Employee Relations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide programs and leverage subject matter expertise.
• Promote and exhibit VGO values and culture.
• Analyze HR metrics and employee data to generate insights, recommend solutions, and drive continuous improvement across programs and processes.
• Lead or contribute to special projects that align with HR and business strategies, including those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or business partner capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, influence, and partner with leaders across functional areas.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven experience implementing HR programs across the talent lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of professional integrity and discretion.
• Experience with HRIS systems and using data to inform decisions.
  

What Will Set You Apart

• Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
  

Benefits That Drive Themselves

• Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Incentive opportunity*
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Adoption assistance*

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Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 1583