Human Resources Manager Job

About the role

The Human Resources (HR) Manager will lead implementation and HR support initiatives and activities at Arkema's Clear Lake site. This role will operate as a vital member of the employee-management committee, balancing interests between employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of functional/business objectives and HR knowledge to influence, support, and advise leaders, managers, and employees on HR-related issues, including policies, processes, and programs to meet business goals and objectives.
• Operate and be well-versed in talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, performance management, employment law, compensation and benefits.
• Negotiate positive outcomes, mediate between differences of opinion, and make sound, fair judgments in support of business objectives, providing trusted counsel to leaders.
• Ensure all AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001) are followed by all personnel, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, quality systems, and safe work permit practices.

Requirements

• Analyze and influence others, negotiate outcomes, mediate differences, and apply sound judgment to support business objectives.
• Be seen as a valued, contributing, and collaborative member and teammate within client groups and Arkema Inc.'s HR & Communications community.
• Partner with leadership teams to define HR strategy for plant level, ensuring alignment of key HR initiatives in the Americas.
• Develop and maintain human resources programs and procedures linked to client groups' strategies.
• Lead talent acquisition, on-boarding, development, hiring, promotion, and departure processes with assigned client groups.
• Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement actions or projects for greater/cost-effective workforce planning and management, including organizational development, succession planning, and employee development and engagement.
• Maintain and communicate HR metrics to client groups, including talent acquisition, turnover, promotions, transfers, terminations, and performance appraisals.
• Facilitate change effectively by understanding business needs, their impact on people, and developing plans to introduce and drive necessary changes.
• Establish personal credibility and build strong partnerships with the Business Unit leadership team and Arkema Inc. HR&C team.
• Foster an environment that encourages and rewards continuous individual growth and delivery of results.
• Ensure accuracy of employee data in HR systems by updating information for entry of employee changes through various HR cycles.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with HR policies within client group, provide counsel on employee relations issues, and partner with other HR leadership/teams and HR COEs for proper process and delivery.
• Manage the site HR & Training Team, leading, mentoring, and developing a small team of HR and training professionals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as HR business partner/generalist in the Human Resources field, including:
• 2+ years in previous HR Management role, including operating as part of a local site, business or functional leadership team.
• Experience implementing and guiding HR processes and life cycles.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Experience or exposure in dealing with other cultures is needed.
• Experience managing projects is needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or other related field is required. Master’s Degree is a plus.
• HR certification (SHRM CP or PHR, etc.) a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with SharePoint is preferred.

Competencies

• Results-oriented, business-oriented, quick-reacting, and effective in changing situations.
• Effective in a matrix environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, adjusting messaging and presentations to varied audiences (individual and groups).
• Independent and team player, with project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Good influencing and coaching experience, especially with managers.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with analytics/KPIs, Metrics.
• Experience with applying effective coaching and influencing skills at many levels, especially managers.
• Good functional knowledge of human resources management (recruitment/employment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training, employee development).
• Good proficiency with HR systems. Knowledge/experience of SAP and SuccessFactors or similar large ERP/HRMS systems is preferred.
• Ability to read/review legal documents, references in case law investigation, labor contracts, labor laws and rules, and federal laws.

Benefits

Support site HES policy and comply with all regulatory and internal requirements. Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.). Support, promote, and report all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Travel up to 10% for various business trips.
• The position is based at a site with hazardous operations and equipment supporting production processes and lab testing.
• Organizational/planning skills are critical for this role, as well as composure, ability to build rapport and trust, use of good judgment, and analytical skills.
• A sense of urgency and a proactive approach to addressing HR issues is expected.