City of Ashland Kentucky · 23 hours ago
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
US-VA-HOPEWELL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAshland Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join their HR Team. This role serves as a strategic advisor to plant leadership, focusing on aligning people strategies with operational priorities and providing support in labor relations and employee engagement across U.S. manufacturing sites.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leaders and managers, offering daily leadership and guidance across all human resources areas, including leadership and coaching, employee and labor relations, employee engagement, compensation, recruiting, and talent development
Provide HR guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
Lead and support a team of HR Generalists through organizational changes, labor matters, and critical employee situations
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (such as Talent, Compensation, and Payroll) to deliver integrated HR solutions while championing best practices, compliance, and innovative approaches
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the HR Generalist team
Drive labor relations activities, including the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, where applicable
Support management during labor discussions, grievance processes, disciplinary actions, and investigations
Promote a strong performance culture through goal setting, timely feedback, performance management, and accountability
Engage as a partner in CBA union negotiations, arbitrations, and grievances
Resolve complex employee relations matters with a balanced, compliant, and employee-focused approach
Maintain strong working relationships with union leadership (if applicable) and internal stakeholders
Work proactively to advance Ashland’s inclusion and diversity goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, with a minimum of 5–7 years of HR experience
Demonstrated labor relations experience supporting a unionized workforce, including participation in collective bargaining and contract negotiations
Progressive HR experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations governing employment practices
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information while adhering to company policies and procedures
Highly collaborative and influential, with the ability to consult, partner, and build strong relationships at all levels
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills; strong judgment; and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Strong communication, problem-solving, and coaching skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 40%
Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
PHR or SPHR certification
Experience supporting multi-site operations
Knowledge of HRIS systems; experience with Workday is helpful
Benefits
Industry competitive salary and benefits
Pay-for-performance incentive plans
Company
City of Ashland Kentucky
Ashland is part of the "metro triangle" that includes Ironton, Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase