HR Generalist

Description Flint Hills Resources is a leading refining and chemicals company, producing fuels, building block chemicals, asphalt and base oils for lubricants. The company, based in Wichita, Kan., has expanded its operations through capital projects and acquisitions worth more than $4.6 billion since 2002.

Flint Hills Resources employs about 3,500 people who are focused on creating value for customers and society. This workforce includes plant operators, accountants, marketers, environmental, health and safety professionals and engineers, among other career types, who work in a variety of settings: corporate headquarters, terminals, refineries, chemical plants or sales offices. The company owns refineries and chemical plants in Alaska, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas. In addition, the company owns and operates fuel and/or asphalt terminals in Alaska, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. In addition to sales offices in North America, the company has a sales presence in Switzerland, Hong Kong and Belgium to serve global customers.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and employees in the areas of policies and practices. Serve as first point of contact in the handling of employee and labor relations issues.

Maintain compliant application of compensation policies and practices including pay adjustments and salary/wage analysis, assist in administering annual review/merit process, and provide back-up support for the payroll process at the plant.

Manage the recruitment and selection process for the site by attending job fairs, writing advertisements, screening applicants and participating in employment interviews as needed. Coordinate New Employee Orientation and on-boarding on new hires.

Provide proactive employee data and information to supervisors to assist in the management of their workforce.

Conduct compliance and HR related investigations as needed and ensure a fair and thorough investigation process and timely issue resolution.

Provide payroll, recruiting, and employee relations support for the Longview, TX location

Requirements

At least 4 years of progressive human resources generalist experience

At least 1 year in an union environment

Solid compliance systems foundation

Self directed, organized and able to handle competing priorities

Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential matters

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Experience with HR Smart, Kronos, PeopleSoft, and SAP

Experience with a large manufacturing/production environment, preferably petro-chemical industry

Experience working in a multi-site facility 

Education Required:

Bachelor Degree

Education Preferred:

Bachelor Degree in Human Resources

PHR 

Physical Demands or Unusual working Conditions:
Able to work in process areas including climbing and use of personal protective equipment

Compensation/Benefits
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. For additional benefit information, go to www.kochcareers.com/default.asp?Section=Benefits .

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Drug test are required, unless prohibited by state law