HR Specialist

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.  

• 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

• 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%

• 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.

To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty  (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.