Human Resources Manager

If you are looking for an opportunity to make great impact by leading and driving as a human resources partner, then check out this opportunity to join our Arkema, Inc. human resources team!

• Utilizing knowledge of functional/business objectives as well as functional HR knowledge to influence, support and advise leaders, managers and employees on HR-related issues, including policies, processes and programs to help meet business goals and objectives.
• Operates and is well versed in the following, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, performance management, employment law, compensation and benefits.
• Successfully negotiating positive outcomes, mediating between differences of opinion, making sound, fair judgments in support of business objectives and provide trusted counsel to leaders.
• Responsible for ensuring that all AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001) are followed by all personnel. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ regulations and permits) quality systems, and safe work permit practices.

• Analytical abilities, as well as a capacity to successfully influence others and negotiate positive outcomes, mediate differences of opinion, and apply sound, fair judgment in support of business objectives.
• An individual be seen as a valued, contributing, and collaborative member and teammate within his/her client groups as well as within the Arkema Inc. HR & Communications broader community.

• Be an active member of the Plant and business 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 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.
• Establish personal credibility as well as build and maintain strong partnerships with the Business Unit leadership team as well as Corporate HR&C team.
• Foster an environment that encourages and rewards continuous individual growth and delivery of results.

• 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 the administration of the H&W/FMLA/STD/Workers Comp benefits of union members and 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 practice.
• 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…