Human Resources Business Partner

$90,000 - $145,000/Yr

Olin - Lake Jackson, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Jackson, TX

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) role at Olin in Lake Jackson, Texas, is designed to provide comprehensive HR support to the Texas Operations chemical business. This dynamic position involves collaborating with business leaders to align workforce plans with organizational goals, addressing employee relations issues, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations. The HRBP will play a crucial role in talent management, performance appraisals, and employee retention strategies, while also supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand organizational goals and create workforce plans that align talent needs with strategic objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on employee relations issues, providing guidance on handling disputes, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
• Facilitate a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and implementing proactive measures to improve morale and retention.
• Guide and support managers in conducting effective performance appraisals, setting SMART goals, and developing employees.
• Ensure that performance management processes are consistent and that feedback mechanisms are in place to foster continuous improvement and career development.
• Partner with Talent Specialist to attract and select top talent, participate in the interview process, and make recommendations based on business needs.
• Develop and implement retention strategies by analyzing turnover data, employee engagement surveys, and by recommending actions to reduce attrition.
• Support Olin's DEIB and Affirmative Action initiatives.
• Ensure that HR policies and practices are in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Review and update HR policies regularly, provide training to managers on legal and regulatory updates, and manage risk by ensuring adherence to internal policies.
• Use HR analytics to gather and interpret data on turnover, engagement, productivity, and other key metrics, providing actionable insights to business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Organizational Development/Management, Employment Law or Business-related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in human resources required; prior experience in an HRBP role is preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA/ADEA, AAP/EEO).
• Technical abilities and experience with HRIS, ATS and other HR systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence without authority, and effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• The ability and willingness to relocate within Olin to other locations in the future is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available.
• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $145,000 plus additional bonus opportunities.