People Business Partner

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

 

At Orbia, purpose is what draws us together and drives us every single day. Everywhere we are, we are thinking big and working smart to solve some of the toughest challenges.

This is where your abilities can be developed. Where your ambitions can be realized. Where you can own your part in our transformation. Where you can find a diverse, global community of teammates who are making a difference with you. And where you’ll be taken care of as you take care of bringing purpose to life.

Polymer Solutions (Vestolit), an Orbia business, is looking for a People Business Partner to support our business office in Avon Lake, OH!

 

Job Summary/ Purpose

The People Business Partner will provide comprehensive generalist human resources service to managers and employees at all levels across our business office and plant site(s). You will lead the People function projects and processes, ensuring they are implemented in line with required timelines and protocols, and administer all Total Reward packages, including benefits and payroll, to employees across all locations. You will be the liaison between other companies in the US for overall benefits and payroll.

 

Main Responsibilities

• To manage the Vestolit US (MSR) business and the site’s operational HR priorities on a day-to-day basis supporting the Regional Business Director, Specialty Resins, Americas
• Work closely with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning
• Act as a key advisor on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies
• Partner with leadership to enhance employee engagement and foster a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement
• Utilize HR analytics to provide data-driven insights and recommendations
• Drive performance management processes to ensure employee development and accountability
• Support change management initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, or workforce transitions
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies
• Coaching and supporting managers with their leadership and management to effectively develop capability and high performance within their teams
• Provide information, resources, and employment advice for employees and management in all aspects of human resources, and to contribute with timely solutions, options, and recommendations in line with best practice
• To develop, coordinate, and implement Company Policies and Procedures, ensuring legal compliance, good practice, and ‘best fit’ to achieve business strategy
• To drive and deliver HR and improvement projects, ensuring outcomes are aligned with the business strategy and legislation
• To initiate and influence change management programs
• Managing the recruitment process for all manpower needs, including interviewing and supporting managers in effective selection
• Ensuring employees receive full formal induction plans, conducting bu