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OXEA · 1 month ago

HR Project & Transformation Coordinator - Chief of Staff to CHRO

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

OXEA is undergoing a major transformation of its business and HR function following a Private Equity acquisition. The HR Project & Transformation Coordinator will lead HR transformation projects and provide executive-level support to the CHRO, playing a central role in shaping HR’s transformation agenda.

Chemicals

Responsibilities

Serve as HR’s Project Management Office (PMO) lead, structuring and managing major HR transformation initiatives (e.g., HR process and system redesign, performance management upgrade, compensation & rewards frameworks)

Work closely with the company’s global Transformation Office to ensure alignment, disciplined governance, and effective execution

Apply project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and drive timely delivery

Analyze HR and business data, develop KPIs, and support decisions with clear metrics and insights

Build dashboards, models, and tracking tools in Excel to support HR decision-making and ongoing transformation initiatives

Support HR and business leaders in adopting new processes, ensuring stakeholder engagement and change readiness

Contribute to change management activities (communications, workshops, training sessions)

Provide high-level executive support to the CHRO, including calendar management, meeting preparation, briefing materials, and follow-up

Act as the first point of contact for the global HR team and broader business stakeholders

Coordinate HR leadership meetings and ensure consistent communication and information flow across the global HR function

Prepare high-quality PowerPoint presentations for executive and board-level discussions—translating complex topics, analyses, and ideas into clear, compelling narratives

Support HR budgeting, salary planning, compensation analytics, and headcount reporting through strong analytical skills

Anticipate needs, proactively solve problems, and act as the CHRO’s go-to person on all organizational and operational matters

Represent the CHRO with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism

Qualification

HR transformationAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyProject managementPowerPoint proficiencyChange managementInterpersonal skillsEnglish languageGerman languageOrganizational skills

Required

Several years of professional experience in project management, HR transformation, consulting, strategy, or analytics, ideally in Private Equity-backed or rapidly changing environments

Proven track record managing global, cross-functional projects with analytical complexity

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data manipulation, modeling, dashboards)

Strong experience working with KPIs, HR metrics, compensation/financial data, and translating numerical insights into business recommendations

High proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create executive-ready presentations that simplify complexity and tell a clear story

Experience working with international teams across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups

Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) are required

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities; comfortable with data, numbers, and structuring quantitative insights

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with senior leaders across functions

Strong sense of ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to navigate ambiguity

High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

Culturally savvy and able to work effectively in a global environment

Preferred

German language skills are highly desired

Prior experience supporting senior executives (e.g., Chief of Staff, EA to C-suite, business partner) is a plus

Change management expertise (Prosci certification or equivalent desirable)

Company

OXEA

OXEA (formerly OQ Chemicals) is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines.

Founded in 2007

Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE

1001-5000 employees