Patricia Apolinar

Operations Support and Human Resources Business Partner Manager @Umicore

Houston, TX, US

Spearhead all facets of HR operations for a workforce of 150+ across plant, sales, and office environments; ensure alignment between human capital strategies and organizational performance metrics. • Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership, with a focus on reducing risk, supporting DEI efforts, and improving operational efficiency.• Direct cross-functional HR initiatives by coordinating with finance, legal, payroll, and executive stakeholders to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with business objectives.• Facilitate change management and cultural transformation by promoting internal communication strategies that increase trust and transparency across departments.• Evaluate turnover trends using internal data dashboards and produce actionable reports that inform senior leadership decisions around engagement and retention.