Human Resources Business Partner I

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 HRBP I serves as a company resource with regard to maintaining the day-to-day operations of the HR Department in Plaquemine, and supporting all human resources functions for the location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Absence Management: Serve as company representative as a central point of contact and coordinator of disability information for Plaquemine, and assisting in accurate management of the Plaquemine location. Coordinate explanation of benefits and FMLA notification to employees on disability absences and personal leaves of absence. Work with Westlake Corporate Benefits and Payroll to ensure accurate absence information is input into HRIS system.
• Performs HR administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, entering purchase requisitions and assists in planning company events.
• Serves as a backup to support recruiting efforts in the HR Department.
• Recordkeeping and Reporting:
  • Maintenance for personnel requisitions, job postings, hiring, terminations and leaves of absence. Maintain job applicant information in Hiring Portal, including all candidates interviewed and hired.
• Utilize Applicant Database and HRIS systems to keep accurate records and files.
• HRIS database super user and contact for employees, supervisors, management
• Professional Resource:
  • Keep updated on all company policies to be able to provide guidance to employees as required.
• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field of study preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of human resources experience with prior recruitment experience required
• A professional certification in Human Resources (PHR/SHRM-CP) is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; detail oriented
• Able to work with people in various levels within Westlake, particularly in a team environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and experience in a HRIS preferred; ability to learn new databases and applications.

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 occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Significant digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard is required. Use of oral communication to perform work is required.

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 usage 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.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.