Sr Human Resources Business Partner
Ash Grove Cement Company · Seattle, WA · 3 days ago
Human ResourcesOther
About the role
The Senior HR Business Partner provides strategic and operational HR support for assigned cement plant locations. This role serves as a trusted advisor and primary HR point of contact for site leadership across multiple sites across the US and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Partners with plant and operations leaders to deliver strategic HR programs aligned with business needs across the full employment lifecycle
- Provides subject matter expertise in leadership, organizational effectiveness, org structure, and human capital processes to drive sustainable business results
- Mentors and provides day-to-day guidance to HR Business Partners at assigned plant locations
- Oversees and manages employee and labor relations issues, including terminations, performance management, complaints, and disciplinary actions
- Supports and manages union contract negotiations/interpretations, grievances, and arbitration with guidance from the HR leadership and Labor Relations team
- Investigates and documents employee complaints (ADR) and participates in EEOC and complaint meetings as required
- Manages internal and external recruiting activities for assigned plant openings
- Covers onboarding, orientation, and new hire integration for plant employees
- Provides education and coaching on performance management throughout the review process
- Analyze workforce metrics (turnover, engagement, attrition) and recommend action plans to leadership
- Reviews and approves all personnel changes, including salary/position changes, new hires, and separations
- Supports employee separation documentation and conducts exit interviews to identify trends
- Coordinates and delivers required HR training in collaboration with the Learning & Development team
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
- Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and is a constant advocate for all safety programs and initiatives
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Preferred SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
- Minimum of 5 Years of Experience
Qualifications
- Maintain confidentiality of all employee information and HR records at all times
- Ability to work onsite at assigned locations in an industrial/manufacturing environment
- Ability to work well in a team environment and build strong relationships at all levels across functions and/or sites
- Strong knowledge of employment and labor law; experience with union environments preferred
- Proficient in HRIS systems; experience with UKG or similar HCM platforms preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
- Ability to coach and develop more junior HR professionals
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites
- Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, and workforce development
Skills
- Compensation
Benefits
- Company Benefits
- Family Culture – We treat our team like family
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement
- Potential Relocation Packages
Pay
$125,100 - $152,900
Eligible for yearly bonus
Potential for Geographic Differential
Schedule
To succeed in this position, you will need:
- Minimum of 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Preferred SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
- Minimum of 5 Years of Experience