Provide HR business partner support across all assigned business clients within designated location.
Support the implementation of global human resource initiatives under the direction of the HR leadership team.
Provide the appropriate HR support in the acquisition, development and retention of talent, working in close collaboration with talent acquisition teams; including background checks, scheduling interviews, greeting candidates upon arrival, new-hire onboarding, etc.
Provide HR clarification around benefits, payroll, HR policies and practices to employees.
Enter employee information into the HRIS system for processing (i.e., new hires, terminations, promotions, leave of absences, etc.).
Support HR in performance management cycles within the West Talent Gateway system, including gathering data and sending emails to ensure compliance.
Site administrator back up for Learning Management System including scheduling online learning classes, tracking attendance and maintaining files.
Serve as HR liaison between the local and global HR functions depending on business issues.
Ensure that consistent practices are maintained between HR and the business.
Actively participate in HR forums to further progress the organization’s HR value proposition.
Consults with managers and supervisors regarding employee performance issues and assists with the disciplinary process by helping conduct employee termination discussions and mediating and assisting in solving employee performance and/or work issues.
Collaborating with managers and Corporate HR Compensation on job reclassifications and writing job descriptions.
Conducting workplace investigations, including cases related to discrimination and sexual harassment, and escalates to HR Manager and Plant Manager.
Workplace planning to include assisting with identifying personnel and training needs.
Uses data, statistics, evidence-based research, benchmarks, HR and business metrics to facilitate decision-making.
Participate in weekly plant GEMBA walks, be visible and accessible to all team members.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in relevant business or human resources discipline
required
Minimum 3 years Human Resources (HR) experience or equivalent in education
required
Experience with HR business systems (i.e. Ultimate, SuccessFactors, SAP HCM) and MS Office applications
preferred
Proficiency in MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Team player actively contributing to positive team spirit.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Works to the highest level of professional standards.
Self-Organization, time management and prioritization.
SHRM certification
Upon Hire preferred
5% travel requirements: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements: Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Benefits
Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.