Job Description

Job ID: 513520

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development! 

Summary:

The HR Generalist is a versatile professional responsible for performing a broad range of HR functions within the organization. This role requires an individual who can wear multiple hats, acting as a coach, consultant, and administrator to support various HR initiatives and ensure the smooth operation of HR processes. The Generalist fosters a positive, inclusive workplace. Drawing upon the CRH Leadership Success Profiles, the HR Generalist exemplifies adaptability, collaboration, and results-oriented action. The HR Generalist is expected to travel up to 25% (visiting our distribution terminals or other company locations, attending in-person conferences or other company events, etc).

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow plant safety guidelines
• Employee Relations - Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, effectively communicating HR policies and fostering a culture of inclusivity and trust.
• Address and resolve employee concerns with professionalism and confidentiality, including conflict resolution, employee investigations, and compliance issues.
• Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and recommend actionable improvements for employee retention.
• Recruitment and Onboarding - Assist and collaborate with Talent Acquisition colleagues in the recruitment process, including serving as representative at recruitment events, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating the onboarding and orientation of new employees. Familiarity with recruitment processes and interviewing techniques is essential.
• Training and Development - Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs that enhance employee capabilities and performance.
• Support managers in implementing performance development plans, aligning individual growth with organizational objectives.
• Compliance and Policy Implementation- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws, aligning local practices to reflect organizational changes and legal requirements. Up to date understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements is necessary.
• Assist employees and their managers through the Leave administration and application process, ensuring appropriate documentation and tracking is maintained and policy is observed
• Performance Management - Facilitate performance review processes, guiding managers and employees in setting goals and evaluating performance.
• Compensation and Benefits - Assist in the local administration of payroll, compensation and benefits programs 
• Address employee inquiries related to benefits, promoting understanding and engagement with available resources.
• HR Data Management - Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, generating reports and analyzing data to support decision-making. Proficiency in HR analytics and data-driven decision-making is advantageous.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Minimum of 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of years and education accepted
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or PHR preferred but not required
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience as an HR generalist or combination of HR roles such as Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Coordinator, Benefits, Analytics or Compensation 
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Demonstrated grasp and application of human resources principles, best practices and methods
• Demonstrated grasp and application of employment laws and regulations
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Fosters Inclusivity - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audience
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and challenge using both formal and informal development channels.
• Drives Value - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Up to 25% travel required (Regional meetings and visits to other locations)

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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