HR Generalist

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.


I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
The HR Generalist position will provide communications between upper management and the hourly employees in an informal manner. Provide consistent communications with all employees in responding to policy inquiries and concerns, while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and Company requirements. This position will support all facets of employment in FPC TX Human Resources; it will have a primary emphasis in employee relations, compliance, policy development and integration, staff development, conflict resolution and performance management, to include special projects.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Policy Administration: Review HR policies, plant policies and procedures for enhancements and improvements. Benchmark policies in an effort to maintain a competitive status with the local area plants. Propose policy revisions as necessary.
HR Investigations:
Investigate employee issues in a consistent and unbiased manner. Maintain a high level of impartiality and confidentiality in all employee investigation issues.
HR Training:
Conduct training of HR-related subjects for employees on an as-needed basis. This training could include general principles of leadership as well as general policy training which aids in reducing employee complaints and legal issues.
Employee Relations:
Provide support to management, departments, and employees/families during incidents/crises and/or when circumstances arise. Work with Human Resource Manager and assist with facilitating employee relations and resolving any human resource issues as required with the aim of building a positive and engaged work environment.
• Handling employee complaints, managing grievance procedures and facilitating counseling in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Investigating and resolving complex or critical employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Collating and analyzing employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revising people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.
Employment Law Implementation
Ensure Company employment practices are compliant by remaining abreast of all current and changing employment laws. Provide HR Manager with up-to-date changes in order to move policies forward in a timely manner. Participate in assigned committees and relay pertinent information to stakeholders.
THM – Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
5 years industrial/manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge in incident investigations and training, as well as conflict management and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have at least 7+ years of Human Resources experience including Employee Relations, HR Employment Law, Conflict Resolution, Policy Administration, Incident Investigations, Training and Development, and I