Overview:
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- With the assistance of the HR team and functional/site leadership, manage the talent management lifecycle; recruitment (including participation in interviews), 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
Job 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
- Should be a self-starter, be an active participant on teams, and proactively meet with customers to meet their needs
- Must possess a 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%
Preferences:
- 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
Relocation is not available with this position.
Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
What We Do
AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of markets throughout the Americas. AmSty is at the forefront of sustainability innovation and circular recycling. The company is a joint venture equally owned by Trinseo LLC and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP.
A combination of the second largest polystyrene producer in the Americas and the third largest styrene producer in the Americas, AmSty brings great advantages to its customers.
By optimizing our production, marketing and supply chain capability, focusing on safe production processes and leveraging state-of-art technologies, we have developed a strategy for success. AmSty embraces the ideas, attitudes and behaviors that have earned great results and respect for our parent companies. We apply these winning principles in our business model.
Safety is paramount to our success at AmSty and it is a core focus in everything that we do. We strive daily for zero injuries and incidents. AmSty values environmental stewardship, corporate responsibility and community involvement
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