Human Resources Business Partner II

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years progressive HR experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to labor relations.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee training programs