Human Resources Generalist - INEOS Pigments USA

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

As a Human Resource Generalist provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, recruiting, bargaining unit contract administration, conflict resolution, communication, performance and change management and HR related legal compliance.

• Leads the labor relations function at the Ashtabula Plant 1 facility
• Tracks grievance response in coordination with site management and the HRBP Manager
• Relies on past practice, contract interpretation, previous experience and impact on plant to suggest recommendations to grievances
• Complies with and protects employees and the Company relative to all existing governmental and labor laws and government reporting requirements including EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, NLRA and others; counsels managers and superintendents on these laws and regulations and HR issues
• Investigates policy or procedure violations and makes recommendations on appropriate course of action. Monitors the implementation of performance improvement process with non-performing employees. Maintains consistency with investigations and discipline between the 2 plants
• Prepares for contract negotiations with coordination of issues and recommended resolutions.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Assists with employee communications and feedback through meetings, suggestion programs, surveys, focus groups, one-on-one meetings, etc.
• Leads the Plant 1 job bidding and recruitment process to identify motivated employees to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Company and the Ashtabula Complex
• Communicates and interprets HR policies and procedures for managers and employees.
• Improves manager and employee relations by interpreting bargaining unit contract and Company policies and procedures, identifying and clarifying issues, evaluating, and implementing solutions and coaching and counseling.
• Leads confidential and effective investigations relative to employee performance issues.
• Manages HR related forms and updates HRIS system – complete SAP forms, new hire, terminations, address changes, pay changes, transfers, beneficiaries, miscellaneous benefits, etc.
• Maintains personnel files
• Prepares INEOS Organization Chart
• Administers and tracks leave of absence programs including Sickness & Accident benefits and FMLA
• Prepares draft reports for HR department
• Prepares new hire packets/information, organizational announcements, new hire/transfer evaluations, funeral/birth announcements, new hire welcome boxes, etc.
• Tracks and updates HR budget
• Maintains confidential and non-routine information
• Interfaces effectively with all levels of personnel
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations, Human Resources or related field required.
• HR Certification from HRCI or SHRM considered a plus
• A minimum of five (5) years prior experience in human resources in a manufacturing
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Software required; HRIS, SAP experience preferred.

Technical skills

• Safety Leadership: Knowledge of the factors that support and drive strong Health & Safety culture and performance; ability and desire to maintain and continuously improve SHE awareness and practice and inspire the same in others.
• Organizational Awareness: Knowledge of the organization's vision and goals, major functional processes, operating principles and requirements, values and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee and employer relationship and ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee issues.
• HR Legal and Regulatory Environment: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices.
• Organizational Change Management: Ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment.
• HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of and ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
• Information Capture: Knowledge of the processes and the ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.
• Confidential Investigations: Knowledge of and ability to implement confidential investigation and resolution processes concerning harassment complaints.

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

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