Bi-Lingual (Spanish)Human Resources Business Partner

Westlake Royal Building Products; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to coordinate HR activities at its manufacturing facilities. The role involves advising management on employee issues, administering benefit programs, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and 5-7 years of HR experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years progressive HR experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, and training.

Responsibilities

• Counsel plant managers and employees on HR activities and policies.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring employees.
• Oversee administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct training and orientation for new employees.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS (Workday)

Job description

Overview

Westlake Royal Building Products (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is a leading manufacturer of exterior and interior building products across North America. This role supports our DaVinci® Roofscapes brand—an industry leader in composite slate and shake roofing tiles that capture the authentic look of natural slate and cedar while delivering long-lasting performance (including Class A fire and Class 4 impact resistance) and are proudly made in the USA. In Human Resources, you’ll help shape the employee experience for the teams behind DaVinci—partnering with leaders across manufacturing, distribution, and commercial functions to attract, develop, and retain talent while advancing a culture grounded in safety, quality, service, and continuous improvement.

Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for coordinating and supporting plant management human resources activities at the manufacturing facility(ies). Activities include resolving employee issues, communicating corporate policies and procedures, providing training and educational programs, supporting management in union-avoidance tactics for non-union plants, and counseling managers/supervisors on significant discipline and termination decisions for employees.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Counsel plant managers, supervisors, and employees on various human resources activities, including policies and procedures, benefit plans, job-related concerns and issues, and interpersonal relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Administers activities related to plant employment practices. Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and promoting employees.
• Advises and assists plant managers and supervisors with employee relations issues, complaints, and terminations. Ensures progressive discipline policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
• Assist in executing employee development plans to maintain the highest level of qualified personnel.
• Conducts human resources-related training.
• Oversee the administration of compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and absence programs for employees.
• Participates in compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions, or adjustments in conjunction with Total Rewards.
• Maintain all safety records (Incident Tracker database, internal Accident Log, OSHA Log, Quarterly Incentive data) and ensure their accuracy.
• Responsible for accurate recording and data entry of employee information in HRIS and Payroll (Workday).
• Responsible for biweekly payroll review, approval, and submission in Workday.
• Responsible for local plant administrative duties, including invoice coding and processing, bulletin board maintenance, maintaining files, and assisting with Plant events.
• Any additional duties and tasks as required.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred.
• 5-7 years progressive HR experience. 3+ years’ experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, and training.

Required Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Behaviors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, a high level of attention to detail, and adaptability to changing business requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as it is normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units, which may require the use of PPE, including safety glasses and hearing protection. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel, including air travel or auto travel, may occasionally be required.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance people's lives through our products and our presence in the communities where we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.