Sr. HR Generalist - Multisite

Job Highlights

 

The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive HR support across both Union and Non-Union manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for a range of HR services and administrative tasks, while also serving as a key advisor to first-line management on employee relations matters. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is essential to ensure compliance and consistency.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• • Employee Lifecycle Support: Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle in myHR and the EPF, including onboarding, step increases, personal data updates, transfers, and offboarding.

  • Employee Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR support for both Union and Non-Union employees.

  • Recruitment Support: Assist with interviewing and staffing needs for all employee types, including contract workers. Participate in career fairs and travel as needed.

  • Policy & Procedure Administration: Support the interpretation, implementation, and execution of HR policies across multiple sites. Includes PMOC entries in Intelex.

  • Union Relations: Partner with first-line leadership to ensure consistent application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), support grievance processes, and manage related administrative tasks.

  • Leave Management: Coordinate FMLA and other leave processes between employees and the benefits team. Maintain weekly updates in myHR, including return-to-work tracking.

  • Event & Project Support: Contribute to company-wide initiatives such as open enrollment, safety training, and annual HR projects.

  • Investigations & Conflict Resolution: Participate in investigations and conflict resolution efforts across assigned sites.

Requirements

 

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in HR administrative and/or generalist roles—preferably within a manufacturing environment. HR Certification preferred. 

• Legal & Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to payroll, employment practices, and leave management.

• Labor Relations Expertise: Familiarity with labor laws, union contracts, and grievance procedures.

• Core Competencies:

  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities
  • High level of ownership and accountability
  • Proactive and anticipatory approach to tasks
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport
  • Adaptability and attention to detail

Location: El Dorado Central
Employee Type: Regular

 

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

Be part of it!

 

What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for e