If you are looking for an opportunity to drive impact as a human resources partner and engage broadly with our sites and teams, then check out this opportunity to join our Arkema, Inc. human resources team!

We are seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to join our HR team. The role can be based at either our Alsip. IL or Grand Rapids, MI production facilities - but will be the HRBP for both facilities with travel to the other required. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and is critical to leading and implementing HR strategy for both facilities.

This role will lead implementation and provide support with business and plant initiatives decided upon by the business leaders and manufacturing leaders associated with the manufacturing facilities, as they pertain to HR and including ensuring productive and supportive change management as site and organizational needs evolve.

Operates as vital member of the Employee-Management Committee, maintaining a reasoned balance in the relationship between the two parties. The position requires an HR professional well versed in all aspects of human resources including change management, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, succession planning, workforce planning and development and employment law. Experience with and/or capacity to become highly proficient in change management implementation, as well as succession planning, and organizational development/management are vital for this role.

This role requires full capability to successfully negotiate to a positive outcome, mediate between differences of opinion, make sound, fair judgments in support of business objectives and provide trusted counsel to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership team.

It is also responsible to ensure that AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001) are followed by personnel. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ regulations and permits) quality systems, and safe work permit practices.

Finally and most importantly, the position requires that the individual be seen as a valued, contributing, and collaborative member and teammate within his/her client groups as well as within the Arkema HR & Communications broader community. The incumbent must be able to build strong working relationships with their peers in the BU as well as within the Corporate HR&C Function.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

HR Business Partner for Client Groups

Establish personal credibility as well as build and maintain strong partnerships with the leadership team at each site and the Corporate HR&C team.

Be an active member of the Plant Leadership Teams and ensure all HR topics and initiatives are discussed and represented there.

Partner to define HR strategy for plant level, ensuring alignment of key HR initiatives in the Americas.

Develop and maintain human resources programs and procedures linked to client groups’ strategies

Lead talent acquisition, on-boarding, development, hiring, promotion and departure processes with assigned client groups as follows:

For plant site: Direct management/execution of recruitment, on-boarding, development, promotion and and exits of employees:

Partner with leadership teams to develop and implement actions or projects for greater/cost effective workforce planning and management, including organizational development, succession planning as well as employee development and engagement

Maintain and communicate HR metrics to client groups, including talent acquisition, turnover, promotions, transfers, terminations and performance appraisals

Partner with client groups to facilitate change effectively by understanding the business need(s) for change, its impact on people and then work with leaders to develop a plan to introduce and drive the necessary changes

Foster an environment that encourages and rewards continuous individual growth and delivery of results

Drive and implement Core HR Processes

Partner with HR leadership, HR Business Partners and HR COEs (Centers Of Excellence) to put in place proper process and delivery of all Core HR processes.

For plant sites - Coordinate administration of H&W/FMLA/STD/Workers Comp benefits of union members and/or non-union employees alike. Act as liaison between employees for the H&W fund, the company’s third party STD/LTD administrator and corporate HR.

Implement HR programs, policies, practices and tools locally, including the Performance Management Process, Talent Review Process, Employee Safety and Engagement Survey and follow-up action plans, Reward & Recognition program, Job (re)evaluations and other compensation-related practices

Lead, co-lead or contribute to special projects inside and outside of the HR&C function, on an as needed basis, to continuously improve HR practices, processes and data management

Assess, monitor and address employee questions and concerns and refer to appropriate company internal and external resources for support as required.

Ensure accuracy of employee data in HRIS (SAP) by updating information for entry of employee changes through various HR cycles.

Oversee payroll processing with Arkema Payroll Team for verification of pay and process any changes and updates regarding employee payroll information.

Compliance and Employee Relations

Ensure awareness and compliance with HR policies within client groups

Address and resolve HR issues that have been escalated by the plant employees, plant management.

Provide counsel to leaders and managers on employee and labor relations issues, including, but not limited to: corrective action, conflict resolution, harassment issues, etc., utilizing Legal resource(s), when appropriate, to investigate and resolve issues in a prompt and fair manner, minimizing legal risk to Arkema and individual leaders. Partner closely with other HR leadership/teams and HR COEs (Centers Of Excellence) for proper process and delivery

Stay current on US regulations to ensure compliance and timely implementation of new/changes to regulations

Minimum Qualifications and Education Required

3+ years working as a generalist in the Human Resources field; including experience encompassing recruiting/employment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training, employee development

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) is required; a Master’s Degree is strongly preferred.

Competencies -Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Experience with dealing with diverse cultures.

Experience and/or capacity to learn to work in matrix reporting structures.

Must be a strategic and results-oriented leader, have a strong business orientation and be able to react quickly and effectively to changing situations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a part of a diverse team.

Effective written and verbal communicator, in both one-to-one and group discussions.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Experience with key HR processes and systems is needed; knowledge of SAP preferred.

Ability to read legal and financial documents, references in case law investigation, labor contracts, labor laws and rules and federal laws is a plus.

Broad knowledge and experience in HR practices, policies, laws, and regulations.

HES Requirement

Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements

Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)

Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

Position is based in manufacturing facility with all inherent risks. Will work with operators, managers and site champions to accomplish goals.