Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

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

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to lead and coordinate HR activities at the Deer Park Epoxy plant. You will support performance management, employee relations, policy communication, and training programs, while partnering with managers on labor relations and the union relationship.

The role requires strong HR generalist experience in industrial or manufacturing settings, and a TWIC card; located in Deer Park, TX with occasional travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Counsel functional heads, plant managers, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, benefit plans, job-related concerns, and interpersonal relationships.
• Assists with recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and promoting employees.
• Advises on employee relations issues, complaints, discipline, including terminations for fair and consistent application.
• Work with site and corporate resources on labor relations activities, manage grievances, and lead contract negotiations.
• Conducts orientation, training, and development programs; manages performance, compensation, and talent review processes.
• Assist with development of employee development plans and talent planning initiatives.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and absence programs for all employees.
• Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations and coordination with Total Rewards.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Payroll oversight

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, HR, or related field

SHRM or 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

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.