With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world.With its rapid growth,LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.?? From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customersand is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
"We connect science to life for a better future."
LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry."
Job Summary (Basic Functions): LG Chem Advance Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) isactively searching for aDirector of Human Resourcesto join our team in Clarksville, TN.Director of HRisa leadership roleresponsible for leading theHRfunctions for the facilityand report to both HR America regional director in Atlanta and manufacturing leader vice president in the factory.
HR Director develops and implements HR policies and programs to enhance employee engagement and performances. This position is a crucial role for shaping organization culture and settlement of a brand-new factory.
Thedirector of HRwill manage allHRactivities of the site, Qualified candidates will have experience working in a large, manufacturing plant and will leading anHRdepartment. This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.
What You'll Be Doing
Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):
Ensure HR department compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Develop and implement HR policies, practices, activities and procedures.
Implements and builds human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employee relations, and compensation.
Provide strategic direction to the HR team including recruiting, training and development, employee relations, and payroll and align with the overall strategy of Global HR headquarters of Americas.
Collaborate and co-work with BSG HR leader to build and provide effective labor relations strategies customized for the site's needs
Oversee workforce plan based on HQ direction and local staffing needs
Deployment of HQ initiatives to site in collaboration with BSG HR
Develops human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements.
Collaborate and communicate with Global HR management, Executives and leadership.
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
Implement the compensation practices which ensures talents acquisition, retention, competitive pay level, and internal equity by updating pay ranges and pay mixes with HR headquarters of Americas.
Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture through effective communication and employee support programs.
Evaluate leadership performance and appraisal process.
Key Performance Goals:
Establish and implement plant HR policies and procedures for Manufacturing start up.
Provide strategic direction on staffing organization units.
Enhance the efficiency of production technology transfer from the mother factory by providing training programs and frameworks.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We're Looking For
Competencies/Desired Skills:
Personnel and Human Resources— Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administration and Management— Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Law— Knowledge of US employment, labor laws and government regulations that impact the HR function.
Education and Training— Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement
Labor relations– Deep knowledge of labor relations and strategy.
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resourcesor another field, such as business, communications, or psychologyfrom an accredited university or program required. Advance degree in relevant area of HR/law or industrial relations and/or SPHR Certification is highly preferred.
Requirements:
8-10+ years of experience as an HRBP or Human ResourcesManagerin manufacturing or plant environment.
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
5+ years' experience leading the Human Resources function for a manufacturing facility highly preferred
Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (SuccessFactors), ADP.
Prior experience leading a team of HR professionals in various HR functional areas
Preferred Qualification/What We'd Like to See:
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and presentation
Proficiency in the use of PC and Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word etc.)
Excellentcreativeability tomake a better workplace with multicultural company.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
