Human Resources Manager Job

The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Sr. Human Resources Manager. This position has no direct reports but may operate as a peer mentor or guide for other HR professionals. This position is located in Geneseo, NY.

This position leads the plant HR strategy and implementation for the Geneseo NY, Franklin VA and Crosby TX sites. The position leads the implementation of and provides support with initiatives decided upon by the business leaders and manufacturing leaders associated with the manufacturing facilities, as they pertain to HR. This position leads change management in the facilities. In the Geneseo plant, this role is a vital member of the Employee-Management Committee, maintaining a reasoned balance in the relationship between the two parties. The position requires an experienced 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.

• The 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 Manufacturing Director, Plant Manager, Site Leadership team.
• Responsible for ensuring all HESQ policies and practices are followed by all employees. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and quality systems.

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 Inc. Human Resources and Communications community and must be able to build strong working relationships with their peers in the BU as well as within the Corporate HR&C Function.

The successful candidate will establish their presence in the respective sites even when absent through their relationship building skills and client centric service.

Responsibilities:

HR Business Partner for Client Groups – Geneseo, Crosby, Franklin (50%)

• For plant site: Direct management/execution of recruitment, on-boarding, development, promotion and and exits of employees
• 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
• Establish personal credibility as well as build and maintain strong partnerships with the leadership team at each site and the Corporate HR&C team.
• Develop and maintain human resources programs and procedures linked to client groups’ strategies
• Maintain and communicate HR metrics to client groups, including talent acquisition, turnover, promotions, transfers, terminations, and performance appraisals
• 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
• Be an active member of the Plant Leadership Teams and ensure all HR topics and initiatives are discussed and represented there.
• 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

Drive and implement Core HR Processes - (30%)

• Ensure accuracy of employee data in HRIS (SAP) by updating information for entry of employee changes through various HR cycles.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 practices
• Assess, monitor, and address employee questions and concerns and refer to appropriate company internal and external resources for support as required.

Compliance and Employee/Labor Relations – (20%)

• Address and resolve HR issues that have been escalated by the plant employees, plant management and BU 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
• Ensure awareness and compliance with HR policies within client groups
• Coordinate with local management video information system management as it pertains to sound HR practices.

Context and Environment

• Participate in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Composure, ability to build rapport and trust, good judgment and analytical skills are needed to be effective in the role.
• Support site HES policy and comply with all regulatory and internal requirements
• This position is based at the Geneseo plant and travel quarterly to the other sites.
• A sense of urgency and a proactive approach to addressing HR issues is expected.
• Support, promote and report all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents

Required Education/Qualifications/Work Experience

• Labor relations experience strongly preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communicator, in both one-to-one and group discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a part of a diverse team.
• Experience with key HR processes and systems is needed; knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Experience with dealing with diverse cultures.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Experience and/or capacity to learn to work in matrix reporting structures.
• 5+ years of experience working as a generalist in the Human Resources field; Minimum 2 years at the management level with experience encompassing recruiting/employment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, training, employee development.
• Must be a strategic and results-oriented leader, have a strong business orientation and be able to react quickly and effectively to changing situations.

• Broad knowledge and experience in HR practices, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to read legal and financial documents, references in case law investigation, labor contracts, labor laws and rules and federal laws is a plus.

Demonstrated Competencies

• Effectively implements HR initiatives and processes within client groups (PMP, TR, etc.)
• Contributes to the continuous improvements of HR practices, processes and data management
• Develops and maintains human resources strategies/procedures/programs linked to the client group’s strategies.
• Sets a sound HR strategy for the client groups, linked to business needs.
• Ensures qualitative and cost-effective workforce management.
• Organizational/planning skills are critical for this role. Composure, ability to build rapport and trust, good judgment and analytical skills are also needed to be effective in the role. A sense of urgency and a proactive approach to addressing HR issues is expected.
• Develops and maintains successful, productive relationships with the various client groups.
• Provides support to leadership teams of client group through advice, coaching, and development.

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €9.5 billion ($10.6 billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

The diversity of its employees is an asset that the Arkema group wants to preserve. Its non-discrimination policy applies to recruitment, salary levels and career management. The Arkema group is committed to ensuring diversity among its employees.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.