HR Consultant

Company: Sasol (USA) Corporation
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 20, 2022

Job Description:

Position Location : Lake Charles, Louisiana, USAWe are currently recruiting for an HR Consultant. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager Americas and is located our at our Lake Charles Facility.Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally.When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do. Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.Sasol is committed to promoting better, healthier lives for you and your family. Below is an overview of our benefits and compensation programs: Medical, including prescription drug benefit, Dental and Vision (start day one of employment with no waiting period) Retirement Pension Plan Savings and Investment plan (401k) with eligible company match Paid vacation and holidays Disability benefits Other special programs, i.e., EAP (employee assistance program), wellness, pet benefits, caregiver support benefit, Aflac, Legal Guard, and many others Comprehensive compensation programPurpose of JobSupports Sasol Business Units by delivering a full spectrum human resources support and service in the areas of employment, compensation, training, benefits and policy administration, organizational development, employee and labor relations, compliance and systems administration.Key Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain good working relations with all employees to help ensure positive employee relations, includes regular visits throughout working areas
• Conducts investigations, interviews, and collects data to develop recommendations or conducts disciplinary processes (up to and including termination of employment)
• Actively participates with management to determine appropriate department guidelines/procedures
• Active role in maintaining positive employee relations environment as appropriate based on assignment
• Active role in understanding collective bargaining agreement(s) and active participation in union negotiations as appropriate based on assignment
• Participate in counseling employees with regards to professional development, employee relations, and discipline procedures
• Provide advice, recommendations and communication of control systems of compliance and compensation to global HR partners and customers to manage North American region employees
• Deliver HR training to units/departments
• Collaborates on the maintenance of organizational charts, job descriptions, employee/position data
• Prepares documentation for organization changes as required
• Maintains employee files
• Facilitates support between the management team and the Corporate Medical Management Team
• Partners with payroll to resolve payroll concerns or discrepancies
• Serves as a member of crisis communication team
• Collaborates with broader HR initiatives, identifying and managing opportunities in the client group and works to support the achievement of the entire HR teams strategic goals
• Serves as Lead for HR programs (i.e. Performance Management and Talent Development, Succession Management and Mentorship)POLICY ADMINISTRATION
  • Develops, implements and communicates company HR policies and procedures
  • Maintains a working knowledge of company policies for proper administrationTOTAL REWARDS
    • Maintains a working knowledge of all employee benefit plans to be able to communicate and facilitate the process (ie. recognition programs, fitness reimbursements, education reimbursements, etc.) Administers the domestic relocation program for employees and new hires throughout North America
    • Collaborates with compensation support staff to successfully administer compensation initiatives including annual merit delivery, STI, mid-year reviews, etc.EMPLOYMENT
      • Assists talent management team with recruiting, interviewing and selection of new employees
      • Ensures new and existing staffing needs are met with management team
      • Participates in the on-boarding process for newly hired/transferred employees
      • Interacts with employment agency personnel, occupational health facility personnel and other human resources personnel
      • Develops and maintains resources that are useful for employee training and development concerning human resources related topics, and may conduct training sessions as required
      • Develops and maintains employee guidelines for employees
      • May assist with interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreement(s) in union environments
      • Engages in conflict resolution and/or counsels clients as needed to maintain a safe work environment
      • Conducts investigations, interviews, and collects data to develop recommendations or conducts disciplinary processes
      • Secures appropriate approvals for personnel actions such as, promotion, hire, transfer,Formal Education
        • Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, Behavioral Science or other related field (required)
        • PHR, SPHR, SHRM or related professional human resources certification preferred
        • Master's Degree is a plusWorking Experience
          • 0- 2 years of human resources experience; industry related experience preferredRequired Personal and Professional Skills
            • Ability to work in multi-sites as needed; Travel required
            • Effective interpersonal, oral and writing skills
            • The ability to explain ideas and concepts in a simplified manner
            • Theoretical and practical knowledge to understand solutions and make improvements
            • Demonstrates a trustworthy and confidential professional manner
            • Working knowledge of government regulated policies, i.e. FMLA, Military Leave, ADA, EEOC, etc.
            • Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively
            • Ability to maintain HRIS systems (i.e. Applicant Tracking, Microsoft Office Suite, eTime, Time keeping systems, HRIS - SAP experience preferred)Sasol (USA) Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, as well as any other characteristic protected by applicable law, regulation or local ordinance.Sasol treats work-authorized job applicants equally in recruiting and hiring without regard to their citizenship status or national origin unless required by law, regulation, executive order, government contract, or determination by the Attorney General. Please note Sasol will not sponsor, obtain, and/or petition for temporary visa status (for example, E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN) for candidates for this position and/or personnel hired for this position.

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