Lotte Chemical USA Corporation Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Westlake, LA Full Time

Position Summary
This position supports the Company by handling all Human Resources generalist duties on a day-to-day basis including, but not limited to, new hire orientation, payroll, paperwork, employee relations, and employee events. This position is also responsible for managing the entire recruiting life cycle including developing recruiting strategies in support of organizational staffing objectives, executing those strategies, and delivering suitable candidates for assigned positions.
Essential Job Functions

• Oversees, coordinates and handles new hire orientation program for all new employees at location; handles full range of paperwork, culture orientation, regulatory requirements, physicals and drug screens, policy review, benefits review, etc.
• Assists employees with questions on payroll and benefits; investigates employee concerns and resolves issues as requested
• Assists with the administration and maintenance of global recognition program
• Prepares scheduled and ad hoc management and HR reports
• Handles HR related projects
• Ensures policy updates are made as directed; schedules and tracks annual policy acknowledgements
• Maintains personnel files; prepares organization charts as requested
• Plans, arranges, and oversees employee events as required
• Documents and monitors vacation time allotments for new hires and existing employees
• Handles employee relations as requested; advises management on HR issues
• Investigates employee concerns and resolves issues as requested
• Assists employees with questions on policies, pay, and benefits
• Acts as employee advocate as required
• Develops recruitment strategies to meet organizational needs; updates process and related documentation to meet current and future needs
• Researches new talent sources; cultivates relationships with industry professionals; networks with college placement offices and staffing company personnel
• Conducts recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, internships and temporary employees
• Utilizes HRIS system for recruitment; writes and places advertisements, both internal and external
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, regulations and standards
• Tracks status of candidates using HRIS; prepares and sends status letters during and at end of recruitment process
• Creates offer letters for successful candidates; delivers to candidates with required documents and instructions
• Orders pre-employment physicals, drug screens and background checks; receives, reviews and disseminates results
• Schedules meetings and interviews; assists with interviews as required, follows up with candidates
• Maintains listing of approved positions along with assigned salary grade levels
• Completes all new hire forms including I-9, W-4, and other required documents
• Prepares correspondence to applicants as requested
• Assists with recruitment and interview process; reviews applications, prescreens and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Helps new employees enroll in benefits, logging in to HR system and other new employee needs
• Represent employer at public events, such as job fairs and community job outreach programs
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety
• Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

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Experience Requirement*
Basic:

• 5-7 years experience working in the Human Resources field in a Generalist, Business Partner or Specialist role
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to easily use MS Office Suite, process flowchart software, various email, internet, and other programs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Customer service focus including the ability to speak diplomatically, problem solver
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Good listening skills
• Ability to self-motivate and to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent English communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organizational skills; proven experience in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work, and follow through on assignments

Preferred:

• Current or previous Petrochemical, Refinery, Manufacturing or similar industry experience working in the Human Resources department
• 3+ years of investigative experience including workplace related investigations involving Title VII, ADEA, FLSA, FLMA and other related issues

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Education Requirement*

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or similar field; equivalent experience may be considered
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

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Competencies*

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Adaptability/Flexibility

• Assertiveness
• Initiative
• Occupational Knowledge
• Resourceful

Job Type: Full-time