HRBP I

Summary

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting leaders and employees with a wide range of HR initiatives, operational processes and procedures, tactical issues and employee relations efforts. The HRBP builds positive working relationships and acts as a contact for leaders and employees within the assigned client group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs
• Develops and maintains knowledge of company systems (Workday, SAP, JDE)
• Recruits, interviews, and selects salaried and hourly employees for client group
• Conducts new employee orientation to foster positive impression of business unit
• Administers salary and hourly compensation programs to ensure compliance and equity within the client group
• Administers vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and other employee related reports requested by management
• Prepares new hire and termination documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine termination reason
• Represents organization at employee related hearings and investigations
• Manages company sponsored events and programs such as community outreach and service award banquets
• Coordinates client group training with client group and human resources management
• Performs any additional duties and tasks as required

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred
• 3–5 years progressive HR experience
• 2+ years' experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, training, and labor relations
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Required Behavioral Skills

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Behaviors
• 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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail, and adaptability to changing business requirements

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually moderate as normally based in an office
• Some work may be required in operating units which requires usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• May result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators
• Travel can be up to 10% including air travel or auto travel

Pay

Base pay range: $74K to $95K. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company—dependent on the position offered, sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.