Description

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner / (Bilingual – English/Spanish)  
Business: Weld-On         
Location: Hartsville, TN

About the Company:

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of solvent cements, adhesives and specialized plumbing products. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. Today, IPS, with its three operating companies, has eight manufacturing plants and nine distribution centers supporting sales to a diverse set of end markets in 85 countries.

About Weld-On:

Weld-On Adhesives is the pioneer and leading manufacturer of Weld-On® solvent cements, primers, and cleaners for PVC, CPVC, ABS and other plastic piping systems. Weld-On products are globally recognized as the premium products for joining plastic pipes and fittings and are used by professional installers around the world in a variety of applications such as, but not limited to, construction (residential & commercial), industrial (chemical process, water treatment, mining, etc.), irrigation (landscaping & agricultural) and others.

About the Role:

We seek a skilled and bilingual (Spanish/English) Human Resources Manufacturing Site Manager to join our team. This role will support key organizational goals by providing operational HR leadership for our Hartsville, TN manufacturing location, while also ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations. 

The Human Resources Manufacturing Site Manager will be responsible for efforts regarding organization planning, development, performance management, recruiting, employee relations, compensation and the execution of special programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator, adept at working across diverse teams, and comfortable analyzing HR metrics (turnover, engagement, headcount trends, to inform business decisions and improve HR strategies. This role will manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding. This role will report directly to the HR Director of Weld-On.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

STRATEGY

• Develop HR strategies that support the Hartsville location, including the proactive development and implementation of programs that are designed to improve employee engagement, drive supervisor effectiveness, and align with Weld-On’s broader global strategy.

HR ANNUAL CYCLE PROCESSES

• Organizational Talent Assessment (OTA)
  • Working with the HR Director and Hartsville leadership, support the Organizational Talent Assessment program including the mid-year talent update.
  • Develop and lead efforts in identifying talent and formulating development actions. This includes collaborating with leaders and coaching them on how to create robust development opportunities that prepare talent for taking on greater responsibilities with the opportunity for future growth.
  • Establish and strengthen succession plans.
• Merit & Salary Planning
  • Working with the HR Director, review wage and salary policies while ensuring competitive rates of pay and competitive benefits.
• Engagement Survey & Pulse Survey
  • Facilitate maximum participation in the organization’s annual Engagement Survey,
  • Train managers on how to review and communicate results, including how to establish robust action plans.
  • Participate in identifying specific actions the organization will pursue to drive improvement.
• Performance Review and Merit
  • Coach and facilitate employee and manager completion of the annual Performance Review program.
  • Assist managers in effectively assessing employe performance, including the calibration process.

RECRUITMENT

• Define key job responsibilities across all roles including the differentiation between role levels.
• Lead hiring efforts for non-exempt workforce, including a philosophy and approach for identifying and attracting high potential talent.
• Manage the temporary worker process including contract renewals and obligations.  

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Address employee relations matters including general concerns, formal complaints, investigation efforts, disciplinary actions, coaching, and counseling. 
• Ensure compliance with employment-related laws.
• Aid and represent the Company in litigation cases when needed.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & COACHING

• Partner with management as a strategic partner, providing guidance on change efforts, organizational structure, process, Company policies, and labor / employment laws.  
• Deliver Blueprint for Career Success and other Leadership Development programs – serve as facilitator and coach to participants.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Leverage the IPS Business Systems to identify areas needing improvement and countermeasures to meet performance goals.
• Establish new processes and enhance existing processes to meet business and HR goals.

HR METRICS & ANALYTICS

• Measure and report on HR metrics including but not limited to: safety, recruiting, employee engagement, on-time delivery of performance appraisals, turnover, etc.  

OTHER

• Facilitate success of the communication plan that provides frequent and consistent communications on topics like HR programs, business updates / performance, organizational changes, and activities.  
• Identify training needs and establish training that addresses the gap.
• Must adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and always demonstrate safe working practices.
  Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources / Labor Relations, or a related field.  
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive HR experience.
  Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated track record in effectively developing recruitment and retention strategies, upholding employment laws, and engaging with Associates across all levels.  

SKILLS:

• Fluent in written and verbal Spanish communication.
• The successful candidate will be energetic, insightful, collaborative, self-motivated, and positive with interest in driving improvements and effective strategies. Other highly valued skills include:
• Change management
• Strong interpersonal savvy
• Results driven
• Managerial courage
• Ability to deal with paradox
• Strong organization agility
• Leadership
• Ability to influence across all Associate levels