Ascent Finechem is a manufacturer of fine and specialty chemicals with a focus on Anisic Aldehyde and its derivatives. Since 2004, Ascent has grown into a leading supplier of key starting materials (KSMs), API intermediates, and other specialty chemicals to pharmaceutical manufacturing companies across the globe.
We are looking for a full time HR Manager who can help us grow our team and invest in our greatest asset - our people. The ideal candidate has experience hiring for technical positions in the chemical industry, is an HR generalist, and must be comfortable operating in a factory environment.
Job Description / Responsibilities
- Full funnel recruiting and hiring process - from sourcing candidates to scheduling interviews and facilitating smooth new hire onboarding as well as exit interview processes
- Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee training programs
- Implement KRA/KPI measures for goal setting and performance management
- Maintain an HR database of current employees, new candidates, and exit interviews,
as well as communicating and updating the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart
- Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required
- Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
Must-have Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience in the chemical or manufacturing sector
- Significant recruiting experience, and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA)
- Expertise in Talent Acquisition