HR Business Partner

If you are looking for an opportunity to drive impact as a human resources partner and engage broadly with our sites and teams, then check out this opportunity to join our Arkema, Inc. human resources team!

We are seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to join our HR team.  The role can be based at either our Alsip. IL or Grand Rapids, MI production facilities - but will be the HRBP for both facilities with travel to the other required.  This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and is critical to leading and implementing HR strategy for both facilities. 

• This role will lead implementation and provide support with business and plant initiatives decided upon by the business leaders and manufacturing leaders associated with the manufacturing facilities, as they pertain to HR and including ensuring productive and supportive change management as site and organizational needs evolve. 
• Operates as vital member of the Employee-Management Committee, maintaining a reasoned balance in the relationship between the two parties. The position requires an HR professional well versed in all aspects of human resources including change management, talent acquisition and development, compensation and benefits, succession planning, workforce planning and development and employment law. Experience with and/or capacity to become highly proficient in change management implementation, as well as succession planning, and organizational development/management are vital for this role.
• This role requires full capability to successfully negotiate to a positive outcome, mediate between differences of opinion, make sound, fair judgments in support of business objectives and provide trusted counsel to the Plant Manager and Site Leadership team.
• It is also responsible to ensure that AIMS HESQ policies & practices (ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001) are followed by personnel. This includes compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, (OSHA, EPA, TCEQ regulations and permits) quality systems, and safe work permit practices.
• Finally and most importantly, the position requires that the individual be seen as a valued, contributing, and collaborative member and teammate within his/her client groups as well as within the Arkema HR & Communications broader community.  The incumbent must be able to build strong working relationships with their peers in the BU as well as within the Corporate HR&C Function.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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**HR Business Partner for Client Groups

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• Establish personal credibility as well as build and maintain strong partnerships with the leadership team at each site and the Corporate HR&C team.

• Be an active member of the Plant Leadership Teams and ensure all HR topics and initiatives are discussed and represented there.