Human Resources Specialist

At Oxy Chem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. Oxy Chem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

Oxy Chem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. Oxy Chem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Oxy Chem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride.

Visit  for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

This position is accountable for executing key human resources functions including interviewing, employee onboarding, administration, benefits, payroll, budgeting, employee discipline and employee relations. This role is also responsible for ensuring plant policies and procedures are consistently and correctly applied in order to provide for a positive labor relationship with plant personnel.

Administers Human Resources policies, provides guidance to plant management in the interpretation and enforcement of policies and procedures including the collective bargaining agreement. Interviews and screens employment applicants for exempt, non-exempt, and technician positions, determines applicant qualifications and makes appropriate recommendations with regard to offers of employment; audits performance of newly hired employees. Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons for termination of employment.

Participates in collective bargaining labor negotiations. Administers the grievance and arbitration procedures. Tracks grievances and discipline. Represents the Company in arbitration hearings. Conducts investigation, assists in the preparation of witnesses for testimony and defense of Company actions to arbitration to minimize Company liability. Direct and aids in the preparation of job descriptions. Evaluate job descriptions for completeness Develops and maintains professional contacts in industry and with employment sources and the local college.

Counsels employees on confidential matters. Coordinates special human resources projects as requested. Maintains active lines of communication with plant employees by frequent plant visits. Work with managers on discipline cases. Assist Human Resources Manager as needed. Administer job posting/selection process for the Ludington plant. Actively participates in plant’s Health, Environmental, Safety and Security (HESS) programs to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.

Actively participates in safety meetings and various other HESS programs while promoting safety through offering recommendations to other employees on working safely. Actively support plant and corporate HESS safety programs, objectives, and expectations. Follows the Ludington Guiding Principles.

The Human Resource Specialist is expected to maintain good working…