Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Westlake Chemical; Deer Park (OH); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead site-level HR activities at the Deer Park Epoxy plant. You will guide performance management, policy communication, training, and labor relations, partnering with management to support payroll, compensation, and talent development.

You will counsel leaders, manage union relations, and ensure consistent application of practices while driving employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, HR, 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsel plant leaders and employees on HR policies, benefits, concerns, and workplace relationships.
• Administer employment practices at corporate and plant levels.
• Assist recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and promotion processes.
• Advise on employee relations issues, complaints, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

HR Leadership

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Talent Management

Training & Development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

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

• 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.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com