Purpose Primary responsibility of this role is to support sites by providing assistance and guidance on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, terminations and HR best practices. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below. Align local policy and practices with both the unit operations and Blue Polymers as a whole. Offer proactive recruiting assistance by establishing recruiting requirements based on organization plans and objectives, meeting with appropriate managers to discuss needs.Builds applicant sources by researching and contracting community services, colleges, media, and internet sites to increase visibility and attract talent through posting and/or career fairs. Determines applicant qualifications by interviewing applicants; analyzing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements. Ensures successful onboarding. Measure and improve employee satisfaction through new hire check-ins and periodic employee surveys; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution.Improves manager and employee relationships by identifying and clarifying problems; evaluating potential solutions; implementing selected solution; coaching and counseling managers and employees.Implement and administer employee programs, policies and procedures, as well as in identifying ways to improve them, train where necessary.Implement and deliver training programs that develop skills to meet business objectives. Assist Management in terminations and the delivery of severance letters with coordination of legal department if necessary. Support Managers and Supervisors in using HRIS systems as needed to ensure changes are completed in a timely fashion. Maintain Company safety and environmental standards by assisting in reporting incidents to the Insurance department and providing employee information as needed. Uphold the Blue Polymers Code of Conduct and HSE policies. Represent HR and Blue Polymers Operations on multiple projects with implementations. Other duties as assigned by the Blue Polymers shared services and board of directors. Key Partnerships A team player must cultivate successful relationships with the following individuals to achieve alignment and support.General Manager of ChannelSafety ContactsBusiness Unit / Location Specific Department Leaders Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture. Strong analytical skillsClear written and verbal communications.Good time management skillsAttention to details.Problem analysis and problem resolution.Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal skills. Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or other related field preferred.Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility. Systems Experience:Experience using automated payroll and HRIS systems creating and running reports.Experience as a system administrator with override capability, desired. Microsoft suite: Outlook, Excel - Required (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint preferred)Licenses / Certifications: Certification in HR, such as a PHR, preferredLanguage: Fluent in English and Spanish, desired. Work Environment / ConditionsThe work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience. This job primarily operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and mobile communications devices. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.