HR Business Partner

Job ID: 527332

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

 

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

 

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance 
• Retirement Plan 
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Disability Pay 
• Life Insurance 
• Growth Opportunities and more! 

 

Summary: 

 

The HR Business Partner is an on-site, hands-on, collaborative HR partner to plant leaders and employees at assigned cement plant location. This role is responsible for the localized delivery of HR operations and programs including policy interpretation and compliance, onboarding, employee and labor relations, leave administration, performance management, and talent development. The HRBP models effective business partnership and serves as the primary HR point of contact for employees and leaders at the site level, operating within the company's centralized HR business partner model. This is a fully onsite position.

 

What you’ll be contributing: 

 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Serve as the day-to-day HR resource for plant employees and leaders at assigned site
• Collaborate and align with centralized HR programs for benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, learning & development, and payroll
• Manage Leaves of Absence, FMLA, and ADA accommodations including record maintenance and coordination with vendors
• Manage employee relations issues including performance management, discipline, and arbitration; escalate to Sr. HRBP or HR Director when appropriate
• Support union contract interpretation and grievance handling with guidance from Sr. HRBP
• Investigate and document employee complaints; participate in EEOC or related processes
• Guide leaders through performance management activities including reviews and terminations
• Coordinate with talent acquisition team for site-level openings
• Responsible for onboarding of new employees for all site-level openings
• Administer the affirmative action plan and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Support continuous learning and development through training coordination and goal setting
• Maintain accurate employee records in UKG/HRIS and coordinate with HRIS team on data changes and updates
• Coordinate local employee engagement activities and plant events
• Support local training efforts as it relates to task training and/or safety programs
• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and is a constant advocate for all safety programs and initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee information and HR data at all times
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.  

  

To succeed in this position, you will need:

 

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• SHRM-CP preferred
• Minimum  years of experience in humarn resources.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions, and solve problems with timeliness and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work independently
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly; refer complex issues to Sr. HRBP
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and processes
• Proficient in HRIS systems; experience with UKG or similar HCM platform preferred
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment and labor laws
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing/unionized environment preferred
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives

 

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