Talent Acquisition Consultant (Houston, TX, US, 77056)

LyondellBasell

Salary: $82k - $123k
Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

communication skills
compliance

About the role

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

This Talent Acquisition Consultant role is a key partner to our APS division, supporting the teams that keep our operations running across diverse markets. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to be curious, experiment with new approaches, and design creative sourcing strategies that meet the unique needs of each location. You’ll build meaningful relationships with community partners and site leaders while driving the talent pipelines that directly impact APS’s ability to deliver for our customers. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex hiring challenges, and wants the freedom to innovate within a high‑impact talent function.

A Day in the Life

Lead full‑cycle, high‑volume recruiting for rural and hard‑to‑staff locations, ensuring consistent candidate flow despite limited local talent pools.
Develop deep relationships with rural community partners (workforce boards, technical schools, chambers of commerce, local events) to expand sourcing channels and increase brand visibility.
Build strong partnerships with site leaders to understand workforce needs, hiring urgency, and local market dynamics.
Create and execute localized sourcing strategies tailored to rural labor markets, including proactive outreach, grassroots recruiting, and community engagement.
Establish a strong presence in assigned regions through regular site visits, virtual touchpoints, and ongoing communication with hiring managers.
Leverage labor market data to identify trends, talent shortages, and opportunities for targeted recruiting efforts.
Drive candidate engagement through personalized communication, timely follow‑up, and a strong understanding of the rural candidate experience.
Represent the company at local hiring events and coordinate on‑site or community‑based recruiting activities.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring high‑volume roles to reduce time‑to‑fill and improve hiring predictability.
Partner with HR and operations leaders to ensure alignment on staffing priorities and workforce planning needs.

You Bring This Value

- A proven ability to recruit in high‑volume, hard‑to‑staff rural markets, using creativity and persistence to generate consistent candidate flow.
- Strength in building trusted relationships with local community partners, workforce boards, schools, and site leaders to expand sourcing reach and deepen market presence.
- A consultative, partnership‑focused approach that allows you to influence leaders, understand workforce needs, and drive hiring outcomes across multiple locations.
- Comfort operating with autonomy in rural environments, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities and adapting strategies to local labor market realities.
- Strong communication skills that support ongoing engagement with candidates, hiring managers, and community stakeholders.
- A mindset centered on ownership, follow‑through, and delivering results in fast‑moving, high‑volume recruiting environments.
- Typically a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Typically 3+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong track record supporting high‑volume hiring.
- 35% travel required to support sites as needed.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well‑being of our employees. Our Total Rewards program includes equitable, market‑competitive base pay and locally relevant incentives, reinforcing a pay‑for‑performance culture that recognizes both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to eligible employees:

Workplace Flexibility: Eligible employees may request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week under the Global Remote Work Policy, with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life, and Retirement Programs: Robust benefits aligned with local practices.
401(k) Program: 6% LyondellBasell match on employee contributions.
Cash Balance Pension Plan: 5% annual accrual.
Well‑Being Benefits: Support for physical, mental, financial, and social health to ensure you receive the care you need.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: A 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the U.S.
Educational Assistance Program: Financial support for approved educational activities to encourage continued development.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognition for outstanding employee contributions.
Medical and Life Insurance Options: A variety of coverage choices to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities for learning, mentoring, community involvement, and team‑building experiences.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support work‑life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhances the impact of charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs varies based on job status, work location, and/or applicable collective bargaining agreements. Programs may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Competencies

Build Partnerships

Drive Innovation

Grow Capabilities

Promote Inclusion

Motivational Fit

Technical Skills

Deliver Results

Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

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LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.

LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

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Regulatory Disclosure

The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $82,080.00 - $123,120.00 . The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on their skills, experience, and qualifications.

About LyondellBasell

Manufactures chemicals, polymers, and fuels for various industrial sectors.

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