HR Specialist

Americas Styrenics - The Woodlands, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

The Woodlands, TX

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist serves as an HR Generalist and is responsible for the successful implementation of HR policies and programs at the headquarters office and manufacturing locations. HR functions may include but are not limited to: policy and procedure development, employment/staffing, succession planning, employee training programs, administration of performance management and compensation programs, and employee/labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the talent management lifecycle; recruitment, onboarding, training, promotions, retention, and off-boarding including conducting exit interviews.
• Assist with administration of employee development and training programs and learning management system software.
• Develop employee training content and lead training sessions as requested.
• Develop expertise in organizational design and job competency profiles for the company.
• Prepare and deliver employee training related to HR programs, policies, functions, and compliance.
• Participate in development and implementation of periodic employee surveys, analysis and presentation.
• Partner with site and functional management to develop and implement HR solutions that support the overall business strategy.
• Advise managers and supervisors on employment laws and HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Analyze information and identify equity concerns and make recommendations for appropriate solutions and promotional opportunities.
• Advise employees on HR-related issues such as policies, benefits, and other related topics.
• Conduct investigations into employee misconduct and work with management to determine appropriate responses.
• Monitor state and local employment regulations and recommend appropriate changes to HR programs/policies to maintain compliance.
• Participate in local, regional, national, and governmental salary/wage and benefit surveys.
• Respond to governmental agency requests for information.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field and 5 years of related experience.
• Solid foundation in employee relations.
• Strong computer skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Strong coordination, communication, facilitation, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter, active participant on teams, and proactively meet with customers to meet their needs.
• High degree of discretion and care with confidentiality.
• Ability to manage large workloads and prioritize efficiently.
• Good decision making, sound business judgement and analytical skills.
• Travel required - up to 50%.

Nice-to-haves

• HR work experience in a manufacturing setting and experience in a chemical or plastics industry.
• Business coursework including accounting and finance.
• Experience delivering soft skills training to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in report writing for ADP Workforce Now.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is a plus.