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LG Chem

Senior HR Business Partner

LG Chem, Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47725


Job Description

LG Chem America, Inc.

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

LG Chem - Uniseal is actively searching for a Senior HR Business Partner

who will provide a full range of HR functions to support the day-to-day operations and establish the necessary standard operating procedures to align with federal, state, and local laws. The incoming individual will need to be a generalist with extensive experience within a manufacturing setting and knowledgeable of employee relations, hourly employee and labor relations, talent acquisition, payroll, new hire orientation, and coaching supervisors and managers. The

Senior HR Business Partner

is a “player/coach” who will be strategic while being hands-on to oversee and execute the day-to-day activities.

This position is based on-site at LG Chem - Uniseal.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leaders by understanding business strategies and long-term goals.

Collaborate with Senior Leaders to prepare short and long-term workforce and succession planning.

Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

Mentor, support, and guide HR team members to resolve employee and/or labor relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations in cases of grievances, harassment, allegations of wrongdoing, terminations, and employee concerns or EEOC issues.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.

Supervise payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

Evaluate employee performance and appraise their pay scale accordingly.

Create employee engagement plans, getting necessary budget approval and initiating activities.

Supervise and review official internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips, and warning letters produced by HR team members.

Advise supervisors and managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommend needed changes.

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

Lead and supervise FMLA including the gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, and designating leave as FMLA-qualifying.

Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business-related degree required, advanced degree is a plus.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business-related degree required, advanced degree is a plus.

10+ years' experience leading the Human Resources functions such as Talent Management, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Hourly Employee and Labor Relations, Safety and Compensation and Benefits required.

5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing facility required.

Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with SuccessFactors, ADP Workforce Now highly preferred.

Preferred Qualification/What We’d Like to See:

Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation.

Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.).

Experience with SAP ERP, ADP or other large systems preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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