Sr. HRBP (Salary Range: $87,800 - $116,300 + 6% bonus potential) - Alsip, IL or Grand Rapids, MI Job

Arkema•Grand Rapids, MI

32d•$87,800 - $116,300•Onsite

About The Position

Arkema, Inc. is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to support its Alsip, Illinois and Grand Rapids, Michigan production facilities. The role may be based at either facility and requires travel to the other. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Manager, the position leads and implements HR strategy for both sites and supports business and manufacturing initiatives, including change management as site and organizational needs evolve. The Senior HR Business Partner serves as a member of the Employee-Management Committee and balances employee and management interests. The role provides trusted counsel to Plant Managers and site leadership, facilitates negotiations and mediation, and supports talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, succession and workforce planning, organizational development, and employment-law compliance. It also helps ensure adherence to AIMS HESQ policies and practices, quality systems, legal and regulatory requirements, and safe work permit practices. The position builds collaborative relationships with site leadership, client groups, peers in the business, and the broader Arkema HR & Communications community. Responsibilities include leading core HR processes, administering employee benefits and HR programs, maintaining HRIS data, overseeing payroll verification, resolving employee relations matters, and supporting health, environmental, and safety activities. The role is based in a manufacturing facility with its inherent risks and involves working with operators, managers, and site champions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working as a Human Resources generalist, including recruiting/employment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training, and employee development.
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) required.
Experience dealing with diverse cultures.
Ability to work in matrix reporting structures or learn to do so.
Strategic, results-oriented leadership and a strong business orientation, with the ability to respond effectively to changing situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in one-to-one and group discussions.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to handle varied duties and switch between tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
Experience with key HR processes and systems.
Broad knowledge and experience in HR practices, policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to read legal and financial documents, case-law references, labor contracts, labor laws and rules, and federal laws is identified as a plus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Ability to read legal and financial documents, case-law references, labor contracts, labor laws and rules, and federal laws.

Responsibilities

Establish credibility and build strong partnerships with leadership teams at both sites and the Corporate HR & Communications team.
Participate in Plant Leadership Teams and ensure HR topics and initiatives are discussed and represented.
Define plant-level HR strategy in alignment with key HR initiatives in the Americas.
Develop and maintain HR programs and procedures linked to client-group strategies.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, employee development, promotions, and employee departures for assigned client groups and plant sites.
Partner with leadership teams on workforce planning and management, organizational development, succession planning, employee development, and engagement.
Maintain and communicate HR metrics, including talent acquisition, turnover, promotions, transfers, terminations, and performance appraisals.
Help client groups manage change by assessing business needs and impacts on employees and developing plans with leaders to introduce and implement changes.
Encourage continuous individual growth and delivery of results.
Partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to deliver core HR processes.
Coordinate administration of health and welfare, FMLA, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation benefits for union and non-union employees; liaise with the H&W fund, third-party disability administrator, and corporate HR.
Implement local HR programs, policies, practices, and tools, including performance management, talent reviews, employee safety and engagement surveys and follow-up plans, recognition, job evaluations, and compensation practices.
Lead, co-lead, or contribute to HR and cross-functional projects to improve HR practices, processes, and data management.
Assess and address employee questions and concerns and refer employees to appropriate internal or external resources when needed.
Maintain accurate employee data in SAP HRIS by entering employee changes through HR cycles.
Oversee payroll processing with the Arkema Payroll Team, verify pay, and process payroll information changes.
Promote awareness of and compliance with HR policies.
Address and resolve HR issues escalated by plant employees and management.
Advise leaders and managers on employee and labor relations matters, including corrective action, conflict resolution, and harassment; use legal resources when appropriate and investigate and resolve issues fairly and promptly while minimizing legal risk.
Stay current on U.S. regulations and support compliance and timely implementation of regulatory changes.
Ensure awareness of and compliance with AIMS HESQ policies and practices, legal and regulatory requirements, quality systems, and safe work permit practices.
Support site HES policy, comply with regulatory and internal requirements, participate in site and company HES activities, and promote reporting of health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, and injury incidents.