HRBP Plastics/Employee Relations Specialist

Essential Functions

Plastics Business Partner - Act as primary liaison between Plastics Leadership & Human Resources on HR matters including employee relations, compliance, training, employee development and performance management. Obtain a solid understanding of the interworking of each department and their business needs in order to best serve as a business partner and convey opportunities, issues and concerns to the Director of HR. Ensure employee side of each Plastics department is in alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization. Assist in implementation of any HR related business objectives and support company acquisition integration efforts. Travel to branch locations in accordance with yearly goals.

Performance Management -  Serve as an internal consultant/specialist to managers on all employee relations issues for Plastics, Medical and Corporate business units.   Lead employee relations investigations, ensure proper documentation, and coach managers through employee relations processes with the goal of mitigating any adverse legal consequences in conjunction with the Chief Legal Officer. 

Recommend and Support employee engagement initiatives, including, without limitation, the facilitation of the stay interview process for Plastics, and participation in companywide communication calls.  

Possess in depth knowledge of all HR employment laws.  Stay current on HR regulations and trends.  Provide advice to Managers related to compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws. 

Support annual Common Review project by partnering with Director of HR to review and provide recommendations to Plastics leadership team on annual performance appraisals and compensation allocations. 

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources or equivalent experience. MBA, PHR or SPHR certification a plus.