Regional HR Manager - Westlake Pipe & Fittings

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.

NAPCO, a Westlake company, is a leading polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer in North America. Founded in 1992, NAPCO manufactures a broad range of gasketed, solvent welded, and restrained joint pipes for a diverse range of markets including municipal water and sewer, residential plumbing, water well, agricultural irrigation, turf and mining. NAPCO offers a broad range of standard and specialty piping, and fittings; including brands such as Certa-Lok®, Yelomine®, Certa-Set® and Certa-Flo®.

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 NAPCO, a Westlake Company, 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.

SUMMARY

The Regional Human Resources Manager will be responsible for providing operational and tactical human resources support to our North American Pipe & Fittings plants. The Manager will provide direction to a human resources and administrative staff and ensures that all HR actions and activities support the business goals and objectives. This role will provide support and participate in corporate Human Resources activities/initiatives as requested. Directs application of all HR policies for assigned client group personally or through subordinate representatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Manage employee relations activities to ensure fair and consistent treatment of all employees through adherence to programs and policies. Coaches human resources and administrative staff on proper employee relations practices. Maintains positive employee relations through employee activities, employee recognition programs and other communication forums.
• At certain locations, manages the satisfactory labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Coaches human resources and administrative staff on proper handling of collective bargaining and contract administration matters.
• Coach and counsel local management in leveraging employee performance by directing the application and maintenance of the company's performance management system.
• Manages a competitive hourly pay system by conducting area wage surveys, analyzing turnover data, and developing wage strategies to address attraction and retention issues. Supports corporate efforts to develop/maintain competitive salaried employee structures.
• Coordinates with COEs to ensure effective, coordinated delivery of HR services in the areas of Total Rewards, Talent Management and HR Operations.
• Track and analyze regional HR metrics; develop and execute action plans to address areas of concern.
• Conducts audits of HR practices at all locations and works with local representatives to develop and execute action plans.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. SHRM, HRCI or CHRP certified professional preferred.
• Minimum ten years progressive HR experience. 10+ years' experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, performance management, training, labor relations.

Required Behavioral Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit Westlake Behaviors.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently, and coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, high level of attention to detail and adaptability to changing business requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 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. Up to 50% travel including air travel or auto travel is required for this role.

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

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