Kraton Corporation Hiring for HR Business Partner-Panama City at Panama City, FL Full Time

Make a +Difference at Kraton!
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking
to hire a key member of our HR Team at our Panama City, FL location.
The HR Business Partner, reports to the Divisional HR Manager, and is a senior professional responsible for independently managing all functions of the site Human Resource needs, providing tactical and strategic counsel to Leadership, and supporting continuous improvement and best practice process management.
This position will be onsite at our Plant Facility in Panama City and may require up to 15% travel. This position requires support and frequent interaction inside the plant and successful applicants should be able to flex work environment and influence seamlessly from a plant environment to an office environment.
Competitive compensation, annual bonus, a progressive benefits package, and full-service relocation are available as part of the Total Rewards for this position.
Strong candidates will have proven track records as independent change agents and can assess and lead in areas of Compliance, Employment Law, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Acquisition and Applicant Tracking Systems, HR Information Systems, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management and Labor Relations.
Key Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert on all HR Areas and Topics for the site. Coaches and develops leadership comprehension of and best practices in Human Resources activities, policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Through either direct oversight or participation, lead investigations and resolutions of employee relations issues including, but not limited to, employee complaints, policy violations, grievances, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
• Manage and assess leading indicators, metrics and trends as well as independently maintain HRIS data and Talent Management systems.
• Champions corporate programs including employee recognition, performance management, retention, engagement, compensation, organizational structures and community relations.
• Partners within the Human Resources Shared Service experts in Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Marketing, Legal, and IT.
• Drives business partnerships with local Union elected officials and committees. Serves as site lead on Labor Relations and Contract adherence and helps resolve grievances. Participates and organizes interest-based bargaining and contract negotiations.
• Effectively managing and transitioning between tactical and professional level support responsibilities while meeting varying and competing deadlines. Leads through influence in groups at all levels of the organization and demonstrates project management organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a strong employee focus and strength in Leadership Development and Training, and Talent Development as well as an ability to assist with content development and learning strategies.

Required Skills

• 5-7 years professional HR Experience in a generalist or diversified HR Function is required. Preferred candidates will have 2-3 years’ experience in an Industrial, Manufacturing, or Unionized environment.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• 4-year degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
• PHR, SPHR, Labor Relations Certification or equivalent certification or advanced degree preferred.

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time