Senior Human Resources Generalist

Responsibilities

The Senior Human Resources Generalist implements and administers Avient's human resources services, policies, and programs.

This position partners with business teams to guide decision making processes and positively impacts the results of the organization by recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and developing the industry's best talent in a manner that is cost-efficient and compliant.

Essential Functions


* Implement corporate, BG/BU HR policies, programs, and systems related to recruitment, development, training, compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and organizational development.


* Provide effective staffing support by developing hiring requisitions and partnering with recruiters and business leaders to fill exempt and non-exempt positions.


* Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and serve as the primary point of contact for new employees after offer acceptance.


* Advise and support employees and managers on employment conditions, HR policies, HR systems, and performance management processes.


* Manage employee relations matters, including counseling plans, conflict resolution, and performance improvement programs.


* Support employees with career development, education-related needs, and workplace concerns, engaging experts as necessary.


* Assist employees returning from long- or short-term medical leave to ensure a smooth and compliant reintegration process.


* Partner with supervisors and managers to develop high-potential employees and address workforce issues.


* Contribute to HR programs that promote high morale, employee satisfaction, and a positive organizational culture.


* Support the implementation of organizational and cultural change initiatives.


* Use employee and client feedback to identify opportunities for improving HR services and communication.


* Develop and maintain a working knowledge of business unit operations, including products, customers, markets, competitors, and key performance metrics.


* Maintain visibility within the business through regular visits to manufacturing or operational sites.


* Manage or support special HR programs and processes, such as leadership development initiatives and international assignments.


* Create statistics, reports, and presentations to support HR management and business decision-making.


* Maintain strict confidentiality in all HR matters.


* Ability to travel up to 5% to support the essential functions of the position.


* Perform additional HR responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.


* At least three (3) years of human resource administration or generalist experience preferred.

Physical Demands


* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands to finger, handle or...