HRBP Associate, Pipe & Fittings Manufacturing (Greensboro, GA)

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (NYSE:WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

Why Join Westlake

• Benefits effective Day One
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)Associate is responsible forsupporting leaders and employees with a wide range of HR initiatives, operational processes and procedures, tacticalissuesand employee relations efforts. The HRBP builds positive working relationships and acts as a contact for leaders and employees within the assigned client group.Complies and maintains accurate electronic and paper personnel records utilizing workday. Providing high level administrative support for Plant Manager, Supervisors, Operations, Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Accounting, Safety, and other departments in Westlake Pipe & Fittings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responds to inquiriesregardingpolicies,proceduresand programs.
• Develop andmaintainsknowledge of company systems (Workday).
• Recruits, interviews, tests andselectssalaried and hourly employees for clientgroup. Conducts new employee orientation to fosterpositiveimpression ofbusinessunit.
• Administers salary and hourlycompensationsprograms to ensure compliance and equity within the client group.
• Administersvacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and other employee related reports requested by management.
• Prepares new hire and termination documentation, and conducts exit interviews todeterminetermination reason.
• Responsible for accurate recording and data entry of employee information such as personal data, compensation, tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason into Company's HRIS.
• Processes employment applications and assists in other employment activities such as pre-employment background checks, drug screens, new employee orientation, etc
• Maintains and updates employee files and file room including electronic files to include personnel files, medical files and general files.
• Manages company sponsored events and programs such as community outreach and service award banquets.
• Coordinates client group training with client group and human resources management.
• Gather and maintain all safety records and ensure their accuracy.
• SAP verifications and reporting to include cycle counts and inventory.
• Receives and reviews invoices, codes and submits for approval.
• Backup for Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) accounting and coding
• Updates and maintains bulletin board postings.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Anyadditionalduties and tasks asrequired.

EDUCATION,EXPERIENCEAND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of Human Resources or related experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certified professional preferred.
• Must have general knowledge of the Human Resources function with an emphasis on customer service. Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Requires a strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Workday and SAP/S4 systems experience preferred.
• Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 6am (or 6:30am) to 3pm (or 3:30pm) with possible overtime based on business needs.
• This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily to our Greensboro, GA plant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.