Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Serves as the primary Human Resources representative for the cement plant. Provides day-to-day HR support to employees and operational leadership. Ensures the consistent execution of UNACEM North America's people processes and acts as a connector between employee needs and management initiatives to support culture, safety, performance, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all employees and supervisors in the plant.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, onboarding, and training coordination.
• Guide supervisors on employee relations matters, including discipline, performance, and conflict resolution.
• Manage investigations and workplace concerns with fairness and discretion.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal controls, and company policies.
• Deploy all UNACEM North America HR processes, including performance reviews, engagement initiatives, and development actions.
• Support communication and implementation of management initiatives in the plant.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and HRIS data.
• Partner with Operations, EHS, and corporate HR to support a strong safety and engagement culture.
• Identify workforce risks and escalate appropriately.
• Support cultural and engagement activities, including Great Place to Work efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three to five years of Human Resources experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in employee relations, investigations, and HR operations.
• Full proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Solid understanding of Human Resources practices in industrial or operational environments.
• Knowledge of employee relations, compliance, and workforce documentation standards.
• Understanding of safety culture and workforce dynamics in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of HR systems and HR reporting practices.
• Resolves a range of employee relations issues guided by HR policies and established processes.
• Applies judgment to balance employee needs and operational requirements.
• Navigates routine and occasionally complex matters with structured thinking and timely escalation.

Benefits

Includes comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and innovative organization.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule to accommodate plant operations.

UNACEM North America

UNACEM North America is part of the international Grupo UNACEM family. Our parent company, Grupo UNACEM, has a rich legacy that stretches back over 100 years, marked by technological innovation and a commitment to building a sustainable world. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, Grupo UNACEM was formed by merging leading cement companies and is now a reference point in the global construction materials industry. We have steadily grown our presence throughout Latin America, and today, our North American division is an integrated business leading the way for sustainable cement manufacturing in the US. In the United States, UNACEM North America operates two major cement plants—Drake Cement in Paulden, Arizona, and Tehachapi Cement in California. These facilities are recognized for their state-of-the-art technology and have established our company as a leader in the Southwest region.