HR Generalist - Quaker Houghton

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Summary

The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a variety of human resource activities for hourly and salaried employees in the areas of staffing, training, employee relations, organizational development, legal compliance, wellness and community involvement as well as driving and implementing continuous improvement actions within the HR function. This position is a hybrid role supporting several plant locations in the Mid-West region (such as Middletown, OH; Zion, IL).

What will you do?

• Partner with front line managers to provide HR guidance and direction to ensure consistent administration of policies and procedures across a facility. In conjunction with the HR Leader, work with business units to develop talent and manage employee relations issues.
• Provide guidance and coaching to employees on employee relations issues and other HR functional areas (benefits, payroll, time keeping issues and leave management etc.). Maintain employee records and data integrity.
• Partner with managers to identify staffing needs & work with Talent Acquisition to fill open positions.
• Support the selection process by conducting interviews. Support hiring manager in developing employment offers in alignment with organizational policies.
• Support organization with administrating or conducting a variety of internal training courses.
• Foster an environment that promotes the company’s goals, philosophies and core values. Encourage and support continuous improvement efforts both in HR and customer groups.
• Partner with Safety, Health & Environmental team to support a strong safety culture. Support other associates and departments in achieving facility/corporate Responsible Care goals, commit to continually improve the management system.
• Execute special projects and other duties as assigned.

What do we look for?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in HR or closely related field
• Minimum three (3) years of related HR experience preferably with experience in manufacturing
• General knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations at our manufacturing locations.
• Interpersonal communication skills: Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility within and throughout all levels of the organization; provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Strong managerial courage and ability to work through resistance and pushback to change.
• Strong drive for results is essential, with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive. Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical ability and experience incorporating data/metrics in decision making.
• The preferred candidate will have experience in a highly matrixed organization.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working (2-3 days at site location(s)
• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may emailOneHR@quakerhoughton.com.