Human Resources Business Partner II

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks an HR Business Partner II to coordinate and support plant management HR activities at the Brownsville facility. You will resolve employee issues, communicate corporate policies, provide training, and support management in non-union plant environments.

You will counsel managers on discipline, terminations, and employee development while ensuring compliance with HR policies, compensation and benefits programs. Travel to related sites may be required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Counsel plant managers, supervisors and employees on HR activities including policies, benefits and job concerns.
• Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring and promoting employees.
• Advise on employee relations issues, ensure fair application of discipline and terminations.
• Prepare employees for assignments with orientation and training programs.
• Support development plans to maintain qualified personnel.
• Oversee administration of compensation, benefits, vacation and leave programs.
• Participate in compensation surveys and job evaluations with Total Rewards.
• Record and maintain employee data in HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Handle plant HR administrative duties including invoicing and filing.

Skills

Employee relations

Training

HR policies

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial relations, HR, or related field

Tools

Workday

Kronos

Job description

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner II is responsible for coordinating and supporting plant management human resources activities at the manufacturing facility(ies). Activities include resolution of employee issues, communication of corporate policies and procedures, providing training and educational programs; supporting management in union avoidance tactics for non-union plants, 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 plant 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 plant employment practices. Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring and promoting of 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 for employees.
• Assist local and HR management 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, absence programs for employees.
• Participates in compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions or adjustments in conjunction with Total Rewards.
• Responsible for accurate recording and data entry of employee information in HRIS and Payroll (Workday and Kronos).
• Responsible for local plant HR 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, training.

Required Behavioral Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Standards for Success.

• 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, 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 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. 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 peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which 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.