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Westlake · 15 hours ago

Human Resources Business Partner

Geismar, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Westlake is a company dedicated to enhancing people's lives through its products and community presence. They are seeking a Human Resources Business Partner who will lead and support HR activities at the site level, including performance management, employee relations, and training programs.

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Responsibilities

Counsel functional heads, plant managers, supervisors, and employees on various human resources activities to include policies and procedures, benefit plans, job-related concerns and issues, and interpersonal relationships with peers and supervisors

Administers activities related to corporate and plant employment practices. Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and promoting of employees

Advises and assists functional leaders, plant managers, and supervisors with employee relations issues, complaints, and discipline, including terminations. Ensures discipline is administered fairly and consistently

Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation, training, and development programs for salaried employees. Manages annual performance, compensation, and talent review processes for assigned groups

Assist site and HR management in developing and executing employee development plans

Assist site and HR management in talent planning and performance management initiatives, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders

Conducts human resources-related training

Oversees the administration of compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and absence programs for employees

Works with Total Rewards to complete compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions, or adjustments to pay

Participate in projects as assigned that could benefit the HR function across several sites or business units

Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing opportunities for improvement or communicating ideas to management, as well as active participation on project teams

Any additional duties and tasks as required

Qualification

HR experienceCompensation managementPerformance managementTalent managementEmployee relationsWorkdaySHRM certificationLabor relationsSupervisory experienceProblem resolutionIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

A minimum of seven years of progressive HR experience with exposure to compensation, performance management, talent management, and employee or labor relations

Three or more years' experience in HR at an industrial or manufacturing facility

A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required

Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work

General knowledge of laws/regulations pertaining to benefit administration in the U.S

Ability to research/resolve problems or issues in a timely manner

Ability to work independently to resolve issues or problems on a day-to-day basis