Human Resources Coordinator

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 Associate Human Resources Business Partner encompasses a diverse mix of human resources initiatives, operational processes and procedures, tactical issues and employee relations efforts. This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting plant management HR related activities and is the HR point of contact at the plant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
Coordinates the recruitment process for all hourly positions from requisition through hire and onboarding. This includes, recruiting efforts, interviews, pre-employment testing, offers and onboarding
Conducts new hire orientations and fosters positive impressions of the business unit
Administers salary and hourly compensation programs to ensure compliance and equity within the client group
Creates and oversees all employee recognition events and participates in activities to foster a positive and welcoming environment
Coordinates the hiring and orientation for temporary personnel and is the main contact with vendors
Process payroll and is the admin for the plant time and attendance system
Utilize Workday (HRIS) to track and conduct HR functions including recruiting, offers, terminations and performance management and is the HRIS contact for employees and supervisors
Responsible for local plant administrative duties including (but not limited to) HR related invoicing, bulletin board maintenance, and HRIS
Participate in college career fairs and job fairs
Plant is a 24/7 operation and this position is expected to be available to all staff when necessary
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree with two plus years of professional experience in a HR generalist role with knowledge and/or exposure to recruiting, employee compensation, benefits and performance management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail and adaptability to changing business requirements
Good communication and organizational skills
Able to work with people in various levels within the organization
Proficient in MS Office Suite and experience with Workday a plus
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 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.