Sr Generalist. HR

The Sr HR 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 Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages specific programs or processes for client groups which include but are not limited to leadership development programs, international assignments, etc.
• Administers Avient's HR policies, programs and procedures for the employees in assigned client groups. These include salary and wage administration, health and welfare benefits inquiries, retirement plan inquiries, recruitment, HR information systems, payroll/time and attendance recording, organizational development and training plans.
• Partners with the recruiting team and the business unit to staff and hire non-exempt, exempt, and executive level business unit positions.
• Ensures that Avient reward and recognition programs are utilized.
• Coordinates on-boarding activities for business unit hires.
• Develops hiring requisitions for client group positions.
• Manages employee counseling plans, handles conflict resolution issues and individual performance improvement programs.
• Partners directly with managers and senior leaders to address employee issues, guide performance management initiatives, and develop high potential employees.
• Develops fundamental knowledge of business units, including customers, competitors, products, markets and key business metrics.
• Gains exposure to manufacturing environments through regular visits to business unit plants.
• Special projects as requested.

Scope

This position scope is specific to a client group/groups.