Senior HR Business Partner

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 HR Business Partner works closely with business leaders to ensure that HR strategies are aligned with organizational objectives, resulting in enhanced employee engagement, effective performance management, successful talent acquisition, and impactful development initiatives. Also, actively participate in the development and execution of HR programs, policies, and processes, while cultivating a work environment that encourages positivity and inclusivity. The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong understanding of HR principles, demonstrate exceptional communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment characterized by continuous transformation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Build strong relationships with leaders and managers within assigned business units or functional areas to understand their objectives, challenges, and talent needs.
  • Offer consultative guidance on performance management, talent management, leadership development, organizational alignment, culture, and employee engagement to support organizational effectiveness.
• Drive leadership development, employee coaching, and performance management initiatives with effectiveness and impact.
• Take proactive ownership of the strategic people agenda at the functional level, ensuring alignment with the overall People Strategy.   
• Provide support for HR projects and initiatives, including policy development, HR system upgrades, and process improvements.
• Compile and analyze HR data to create reports and dashboards for HR and business leaders, providing insights and recommendations based on the data.
• Assist with HR compliance activities, such as data reporting, auditing, and ensuring HR records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements.
• Stay updated on HR best practices, industry trends, regulatory changes, new technologies to contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures, conduct audits, and provide guidance to managers and employees to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.  Promotes a positive Company image at every opportunity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree is required, with a preference for a degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or a related field in Business Administration.
• SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred.
• 8+ years of Human Resources or related experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state employment laws.  Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite. Intermediate experience in Excel strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability with VLookup and Pivot Tables.
• Ability to learn new databases and applications is required.

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 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 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 open office concept. 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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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