HR Business Partner II — Plant Operations & People Strategy

Westlake Chemical; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner II to coordinate and support plant management HR activities at the manufacturing facility. The HRBP will resolve employee issues, communicate corporate policies, provide training, and assist with union avoidance tactics for non-union plants, advising managers on discipline decisions.

The role includes recruiting support, employee development, orientation, and data entry in HRIS and Payroll (Workday and Kronos).

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, training.
• Required Behavioral Skills: Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Standards for Success.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Counsel plant managers, supervisors and employees on HR activities including policies and procedures, benefit plans and employee relations.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring and promoting of employees.
• Advise plant managers on employee relations issues, complaints and terminations; ensure fair discipline.
• Prepare employees for assignments by conducting orientation and training programs.
• Assist in executing employee development plans to maintain qualified personnel.
• Conduct HR-related training and oversee compensation/benefits administration.
• Participate in compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions or adjustments with Total Rewards.
• Maintain accurate HRIS and payroll data (Workday and Kronos).
• Handle plant HR admin duties including invoicing, filing and event support.

Skills

HR policies & procedures

Employee relations

Communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner II to coordinate and support plant management HR activities at the manufacturing facility. The HRBP will resolve employee issues, communicate corporate policies, provide training, and assist with union avoidance tactics for non-union plants, advising managers on discipline decisions.

The role includes recruiting support, employee development, orientation, and data entry in HRIS and Payroll (Workday and Kronos).