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Get Access To All JobsCompany Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position will support the organization's Ceridian Dayforce HCM (Human Capital Management) system by functioning as a technology and process consultant for Human Resources (HR). The HR Specialist will partner with HR teammates, HRIS and cross-functional stakeholders to meet HR objectives. The HR Specialist will specialize in payroll, performance and compensation functions and serve as the PIC for HCM build outs for these areas. The HR Specialist assumes a proactive and reactive approach to research and analysis.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
HCM Representative: Serve as the subject matter expert on HCM system (currently Ceridian- Dayforce). Responsible for communicating any system changes to necessary parties; Translate business objectives, and user needs into clearly written technical requirements.
System Integrity: Work with HRIS to configure and maintain the HCM Application to maintain optimum functionality. Serve as the PIC for HCM upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical issues as needed for payroll, performance and compensation. Perform regular audits, develop best practices, maintain relevant documentation, and educate end-users. Serve as a client administrator for system adjustments. Coordinate system changes with New Jersey and Baton Rouge.
Reporting: Design, develop and interpret reports while adhering to internal standards to ensure reuse and maintainability. Assist Payroll and HR teams with creating advanced reports in supporting their day-to-day responsibilities and creating ad hoc reports as required.
Payroll: Maintain an error-free payroll for all FPC TX employees by accurately processing payroll and establishing deadlines. Work closely with Department representatives to make sure proper payroll paperwork is in place. Serve as the PIC for payroll functions. Proactively read, interpret, analyze and leverage data and metrics (e.g., HR data analytics, business unit metrics) to answer questions, identify trends, and solve problems.
Collaboration & Training: Maintains strong partnerships with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and other stakeholders. Develop job aids to assist with training team on HCM system.
QUALIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
- Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ in with Ceridian Dayforce system, dependent upon education, with concentration in payroll, compensation and performance. Five to ten (10) years of Human Resources experience required, depending upon education achieved, with a concentration of payroll experience preferred or a combination of Payroll with Information Technology or Accounting experience could be considered.
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Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
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Strong functional knowledge of Human Resources business processes (compensation, benefits, payroll benefits and supporting operations).
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Up to date on all Federal, State and Local employment laws
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Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Business Administration, or Human Resources Management is required, along with a minimum of one (1) year of direct experience with Dayforce and five (5) years of payroll experience. Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered with a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience with Ceridian/Dayforce and ten (10) years of Human Resources experience, with a strong concentration in payroll. A combination of payroll experience with a background in Information Technology or Accounting may also be considered.
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Other Certification/Training Required
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Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
- Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP certification or HRCI Certifications preferred
Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
- FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
- Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match
- Cash Balance, Pension Plan
Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.
Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.
We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.
Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position will support the organization's Ceridian Dayforce HCM (Human Capital Management) system by functioning as a technology and process consultant for Human Resources (HR). The HR Specialist will partner with HR teammates, HRIS and cross-functional stakeholders to meet HR objectives. The HR Specialist will specialize in payroll, performance and compensation functions and serve as the PIC for HCM build outs for these areas. The HR Specialist assumes a proactive and reactive approach to research and analysis.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
HCM Representative: Serve as the subject matter expert on HCM system (currently Ceridian- Dayforce). Responsible for communicating any system changes to necessary parties; Translate business objectives, and user needs into clearly written technical requirements.
System Integrity: Work with HRIS to configure and maintain the HCM Application to maintain optimum functionality. Serve as the PIC for HCM upgrades, patches, testing, and other technical issues as needed for payroll, performance and compensation. Perform regular audits, develop best practices, maintain relevant documentation, and educate end-users. Serve as a client administrator for system adjustments. Coordinate system changes with New Jersey and Baton Rouge.
Reporting: Design, develop and interpret reports while adhering to internal standards to ensure reuse and maintainability. Assist Payroll and HR teams with creating advanced reports in supporting their day-to-day responsibilities and creating ad hoc reports as required.
Payroll: Maintain an error-free payroll for all FPC TX employees by accurately processing payroll and establishing deadlines. Work closely with Department representatives to make sure proper payroll paperwork is in place. Serve as the PIC for payroll functions. Proactively read, interpret, analyze and leverage data and metrics (e.g., HR data analytics, business unit metrics) to answer questions, identify trends, and solve problems.
Collaboration & Training: Maintains strong partnerships with HR, Benefits, Payroll, and other stakeholders. Develop job aids to assist with training team on HCM system.
QUALIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
- Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ in with Ceridian Dayforce system, dependent upon education, with concentration in payroll, compensation and performance. Five to ten (10) years of Human Resources experience required, depending upon education achieved, with a concentration of payroll experience preferred or a combination of Payroll with Information Technology or Accounting experience could be considered.
-
Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
-
Strong functional knowledge of Human Resources business processes (compensation, benefits, payroll benefits and supporting operations).
-
Up to date on all Federal, State and Local employment laws
-
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Business Administration, or Human Resources Management is required, along with a minimum of one (1) year of direct experience with Dayforce and five (5) years of payroll experience. Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent may be considered with a minimum of three (3) years of direct experience with Ceridian/Dayforce and ten (10) years of Human Resources experience, with a strong concentration in payroll. A combination of payroll experience with a background in Information Technology or Accounting may also be considered.
-
Other Certification/Training Required
-
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
- Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM SCP certification or HRCI Certifications preferred
Check Out Our Benefits
Health Coverage and Perks
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Group Term Life, Dependent and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
- FlexTime Available
Competitive Compensation
- Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match
- Cash Balance, Pension Plan
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Human Resources Specialist
Target employers with dedicated HR departments
Large companies with 500 or more employees are far more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes. Smaller firms often lack the HR infrastructure to navigate sponsorship paperwork, making enterprise-level employers a more practical starting point for OPT students.
Frame your degree field clearly on every application
HR Specialist roles require a direct connection between your degree and the position. Explicitly name your major in your resume summary and cover letter so hiring managers can confirm OPT eligibility without guessing. Ambiguous applications get screened out faster.
Pursue roles with compliance or analytics components
HR Specialist positions involving employment law compliance, workforce analytics, or compensation analysis are more consistently classified as specialty occupations. These functions strengthen your OPT eligibility and make future H-1B sponsorship arguments easier for employers to support.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise the H-1B sponsorship question after receiving initial interest but before a formal offer. Framing it as a planning question rather than a demand signals professionalism and gives both sides time to assess fit without creating awkwardness at the offer stage.
Highlight any HR certifications you hold
Credentials like SHRM-CP or PHR signal professional commitment and reduce employer hesitation around OPT timelines. Certified candidates are perceived as lower hiring risks, which matters when employers are weighing the additional administrative effort of sponsoring a visa.
Track your OPT end date and plan the H-1B timeline early
H-1B registration opens in March each year with an April 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October, you may need a cap-gap extension to stay in status. Understanding this calendar helps you start sponsorship conversations with employers at the right time.
Human Resources Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Human Resources Specialist jobs qualify as specialty occupations for OPT?
Most HR Specialist roles qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Roles focused on HR generalist functions, talent acquisition, compensation analysis, or HR compliance consistently meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles that only require any bachelor's degree regardless of field may face more scrutiny, so targeting positions with a clear degree-field requirement strengthens your eligibility.
Can I use STEM OPT extension for an HR Specialist job?
STEM OPT extension is available if your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as organizational psychology, management information systems, or data analytics, and your HR role involves applying those technical skills. A general HR or business administration degree does not qualify for STEM OPT. Students with STEM degrees should confirm their employer is E-Verify enrolled, which is required for STEM OPT.
Where can I find HR Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by visa sponsorship openness, so you are not wasting applications on employers who will not consider OPT candidates. Browsing HR Specialist listings on Migrate Mate lets you see which companies have a history of sponsoring international candidates, saving significant time in your job search.
Do employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for HR Specialists after OPT ends?
Yes, many mid-size and large employers sponsor H-1B visas for HR Specialists, particularly at companies with global workforces or complex compliance environments where specialized HR expertise is valued. The legal and administrative cost of sponsorship is easier for employers to justify when the role is difficult to fill locally. Government agencies and nonprofits may offer cap-exempt H-1B alternatives worth exploring as well.
What should I do if an employer says they do not sponsor visas for HR roles?
First, clarify whether they mean they have never sponsored before or have a firm policy against it. Many employers say they do not sponsor simply because no prior candidate raised the issue. If sponsorship is genuinely off the table, focus your search on employers with established international hiring programs. HR roles at multinational corporations, consulting firms, and staffing companies tend to have more sponsorship infrastructure in place.