Manager-HRBP

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​ SUMMARY Westlake makes chemical and plastic products, which in turn make life better for people every day. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide.  The Manger – HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) serves as a strategic partner to business and site leadership, aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive business performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence. This role provides leadership and consultation in talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, organizational development, compensation, and change management within a dynamic industrial environment.

May include, but are not limited to, the following: Partner with HSE and plant leadership to support a strong safety culture, engagement, recognition and alignment with safety policies and procedures. Partner with business and plant leadership to develop and execute workforce strategies that support operational and financial objectives. Provide strategic guidance and coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, change management, and leadership development. Lead employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and terminations, ensuring consistent policy application and regulatory compliance. Drive talent management processes, including succession planning, talent reviews, performance management, and leadership development initiatives. Serve as primary liaison between the site and the Corporate Centers of Excellence, ensuring coordinated and effective delivery of HR initiatives to employees. Partner with recruiting teams and business leaders to support workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention efforts. Develop and implement employee development programs that strengthen organizational capability and build future leadership pipelines. Facilitate HR-related training and leadership development programs that promote compliance, engagement, and a high-performance culture. Collaborate with Total Rewards to manage compensation-related programs, including job evaluations, compensation reviews, promotions, and salary recommendations. Analyze workforce metrics and HR data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations that improve organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Lead HR projects, change initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance processes, employee experience, and business results. Lad site employee engagement initiatives, including communications, recognition programs and community or employee events.  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, company policies, and ethical standards. May supervise, mentor, and develop HR team members, fostering professional growth and overall HR team effectiveness. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labor Relation, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field.  Master’s Degree preferred Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, talent management, organizational development, compensation, performance management and workforce planning. Minimum of three (3) years of HR leadership experience supporting industrial or chemical manufacturing, refining, energy or other complex operational environments. Demonstrated success partnering with business leaders to develop and implement