Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Westlake; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead site-level HR initiatives at the Deer Park epoxy plant, including performance management, employee relations, and labor relations.

The role supports management in policy implementation, training programs, and workforce planning, with a focus on both union and non-union employees and ensuring compliant payroll and benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of progressive HR experience including compensation, performance, talent and labor relations.
• Three+ years of HR experience at an industrial/manufacturing facility.
• TWIC card is required.
• Background screening, including motor vehicle record, drug testing and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Counsel leadership on HR policies, benefits, employee relations and performance issues.
• Assist with recruitment, screening, interviewing, hiring and promotion processes.
• Advise on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Participate in labor relations activities, manage grievances and assist with contract negotiations.
• Coordinate orientation, training and development for salaried employees; oversee performance and talent reviews.
• Develop and execute employee development plans and succession planning.

Skills

HR leadership

Labor relations

Performance management

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, HR, Business Admin or related field

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 Senior Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supporting human resources activities at the site level for Deer Park Epoxy plant. Activities include performance management, resolution of employee issues, communication of corporate policies and procedures, overseeing and/or providing training and educational programs, supporting management in the formulation and administration of labor relations policies, managing the union relationship at the Deer Park site, and partnering with/advising managers/supervisors on human resources matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Counsel functional heads, plant managers, supervisors, and employees on various human resources activities to include policies and procedures, benefit plans, job-related concerns and issues, and interpersonal relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Administers activities related to corporate and plant employment practices. Assist with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and promoting of employees.
• Advises and assists functional leaders, plant managers, and supervisors with employee relations issues, complaints, and discipline, including terminations. Ensures discipline is administered fairly and consistently.
• Work with site and corporate resources to participate in labor relations activities, manage grievances, serve on the labor and grievance committees, and lead contract negotiations.
• Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation, training, and development programs for salaried employees. Manages annual performance, compensation, and talent review processes for assigned groups.
• Assist site and HR management in developing and executing employee development plans.
• Assist site and HR management in talent planning and performance management initiatives, ensuring a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Conducts human resources-related training.
• Oversees the administration of compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and absence programs for union and non-union employees.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, including supervision of payroll processes, controls, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely pay for all employees. Works with Total Rewards to complete compensation surveys, job evaluations, promotions, or adjustments to pay.
• 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.
• A minimum of seven years of progressive HR experience with exposure to compensation, performance management, talent management, and employee or labor relations. Three or more years’ experience in HR at an industrial or manufacturing facility. Union experience preferred.
• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

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. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 the use 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.