Human Resources Business Partner II

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 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.

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

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.