Bilingual Human Resources Business Partner

Westlake; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Effective Day 1

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Job summary

Westlake’s Windows, a division of Westlake Corporation, is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner for the Houston, TX facility. You will build strong relationships with leaders, resolve employee issues, communicate policies, and support payroll, compensation, recruiting and training initiatives.

The role emphasizes managing performance processes, counseling managers on discipline decisions, and ensuring fair application of policies across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, HR, Business Administration or related field; SHRM or HRCI certified professional a plus.
• 5 years progressive HR experience; 3+ years in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, training.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adaptability to changing business requirements.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office products, Workday knowledge a plus.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) required. Must be able to speak, understand, read and write in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Counsel managers, supervisors and employees on policies, benefits and issues.
• Work with Westlake recruiting to recruit, screen, interview, and hire employees.
• Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations, complaints and terminations.
• Responsible for payroll management and HRIS data entry (Workday).
• Prepare employees for assignments by orientation and training programs.
• Coordinate and support employee engagement activities and site events.
• Coordinate and participate in HR-related training.
• Oversee administration of compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave and absence programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Workday knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/related field

SHRM or HRCI certification a plus

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Westlake’s Windows, a division of Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK), delivers high-performance window and glass door systems that combine durability, design, and energy efficiency for residential and light commercial construction. Backed by Westlake’s materials science foundation and expansive distribution network, we provide solutions that elevate building design while meeting contractor and homeowner needs for quality, reliability, and value.

We foster a supportive environment that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional development.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

• Benefits Effective Day 1
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Opportunity for Advancement

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for coordinating and supporting the human resources activities for the Houston, TX Windows manufacturing facility. This position will build positive relationships within the groups and is the liaison with leaders. Activities include resolving employee issues, communicating corporate policies and procedures, Payroll administration, compensation related activities, recruiting, providing training and educational programs; supporting management through the performance management processes, counseling with managers/supervisors on significant discipline and termination decisions for employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Counsel managers, supervisors and employees on various human resources activities to include policies and procedures, benefit plans, job-related concerns and issues, interpersonal relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Administers activities related to employment practices. Work closely with the Westlake recruiting team to recruit, screen, interview, and hire employees.
• Advises managers and supervisors with employee relations issues, complaints and terminations. Ensures progressive discipline policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Responsible for payroll management and accurate recording and data entry of employee information in HRIS (Workday).
• Prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs for employees.
• Coordinate and support employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and site events that promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive employee experience.
• Coordinates and participates in human resources related training.
• Oversee the administration of compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave, absence programs for employees.
• Participates in compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions or adjustments in conjunction with Total Rewards.
• Responsible for administrative duties including invoice coding and processing, bulletin board maintenance, maintaining files and assisting with 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 a plus.
• 5 years progressive HR experience. 3+ years’ experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, training.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels within the organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently, and coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail and adaptability to changing business requirements
• Strong computer skills, MS office products, Workday knowledge a plus
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish) required. Must be able to speak, understand, read and write in English and Spanish

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 normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.