Human Resources Business Partner II

Westlake•Aberdeen, MS

About The Position

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible for supporting leaders and employees with a wide range of HR initiatives, operational processes and procedures, tactical issues and employee relations efforts. The HRBP builds positive working relationships and acts as a contact for leaders and employees within the assigned client groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
A minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience.
2+ years’ experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to labor relations.
Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Behaviors.
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Able to work independently, and coordinate with colleagues.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail and adaptability to changing business requirements.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred.
Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
Develop and maintains knowledge of company systems (Workday, SAP, JDE).
Recruits, interviews, tests and selects salaried and hourly employees for client group.
Conducts new employee orientation to foster positive impression of business unit.
Administers salary and hourly compensations programs to ensure compliance and equity within the client group.
Serve as the primary HR lead for all union‑related matters at the site, acting as the point of contact between management, union representatives, corporate Labor Relations, and Legal.
Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), ensuring consistent application of contract terms, work rules, and negotiated benefits.
Support labor negotiations, decisional and effects bargaining, and contract administration activities in partnership with Corporate Labor Relations and Legal.
Support union-related employee relations matters, including interpretation of agreements, monitoring consideration periods, and tracking signed or outstanding documents.
Coordinate with Legal and site leadership to manage employee actions subject to collective bargaining agreements.
Administers vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and other employee related reports requested by management.
Approve payroll and generate payroll readiness email.
Prepares new hire and termination documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine termination reason.
Represents organization and employee related hearings and investigations.
Manages company sponsored events and programs such as community outreach and service award banquets.
Coordinates client group training with client group and human resources management.
Any additional duties and tasks as required.