Human Resource Business Partner

About the role

The Human Business Partner provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, recruiting, bargaining unit contract administration, conflict resolution, communication, performance and change management and HR related legal compliance. Support Labor Relations for the Ashtabula Plant 2 facility. This is a salaried exempt day shift position.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Labor Relations function at the Ashtabula Plant 2 facility
• Relies on contract interpretation, previous experience, and impact on plant to suggest recommendations to grievances
• Complies with and protects employees and the Company relative to all existing governmental and labor laws and government reporting requirements including EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, NLRA and others; counsels managers and superintendents on these laws and regulations and HR issues
• Investigates policy or procedure violations and makes recommendations on appropriate course of action
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
• Aids in employee communications and feedback through meetings, suggestion programs, focus groups, one-on-one meetings, etc.
• Leads the job bidding and recruitment process to identify motivated employees to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Company and the Ashtabula Complex
• Communicates and interprets HR policies and procedures for managers and employees
• Improves manager and employee relations by interpreting bargaining unit contract and Company policies and procedures, identifying and clarifying issues, evaluating and implementing solutions, and coaching and counseling
• Leads confidential and effective investigations relative to employee performance issues
• Manages HR related forms – new hire, address changes, pay changes, transfer forms, beneficiaries, miscellaneous benefits, etc.
• Maintains confidential and non-routine information
• Interfaces effectively with all levels of personnel
• Adhere to Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years of prior human resources experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on recruitment and employee relations
• Labor relations experience a plus
• Computer literacy and SAP experience with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software required; HRIS systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion
• Self-motivation and independent thinking

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations

Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match

Pay

• This is a salaried exempt day shift position

Schedule

• This is a salaried exempt day shift position

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

INEOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.