Human Resources Manager

Position: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Location: Tangent

Ready for a challenging, fast-paced career where you are literally laying the groundwork that builds communities. Knife River is a construction materials & contracting company that believes in building things that last, and you can be a big part of our future.

As the Human Resources (HR) Manager for Knife River's Oregon operations, you will lead a team of HR professionals overseeing day-to-day HR functions that drive strategic initiatives that enhance organizational performance and align with our competitive EDGE objectives. As a key leadership team member, you will develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals in talent acquisition and retention, compensation and benefits, workforce development, team member relations, compliance, and culture transformation.

You will champion a People-First culture, ensuring HR programs drive engagement, operational excellence, and business success. You will also serve as a regional representative on company committees, working groups, and industry organizations, aligning regional and corporate HR priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.

* Seven or more years of proven progressive HR experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.

* Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance regulations.

* Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams, delegating tasks, and driving results.

* Expertise in employee relations, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy administration.

* Experience leading organizational change initiatives and culture transformation.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.

* Demonstrated commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly and professionally.

* Ability to travel as needed, including overnight stays, as needed. A valid driver's license is required.

* Must be located in Portland or Tangent.

Preferred Requirements:

* Master's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field or equivalent experience.

* Professional HR certification(s) (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR).

* Ten or more years of proven progressive HR experience, including at least five years in a leadership role.

* Proven leadership experience in a unionized construction materials supply industry environment with a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

* Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards), HRIS (e.g., UKG), or other HR systems.

* Proficiency in HRIS and ability to analyze HR metrics and data for decision-making.

* Experience working with Smart Sheets.

* Experience in developing or implementing employee engagement strategies, training and development programs, and employee surveys.

* Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and ensure compliance with employment regulations.

Duties AND/OR Responsibilities:

What you'll get to do:

* Champion Safety and Compliance - Lead by example in promoting a safety-first culture, actively driving and supporting corporate and local safety initiatives while ensuring all HR programs align with safety objectives.

* Drive a People-First Culture-Champion Knife River's Core Values (People, Safety, Quality, and Environment), fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes employee engagement, well-being, and performance.

* Ensure HR Compliance & Labor Relations Excellence - Oversee HR policies, compliance, and labor relations, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws while mitigating risk and protecting company interests.

* Lead Strategic Labor & Workforce Planning - Partner with regional and senior division leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies to drive the team member lifecycle by developing and implementing best practices for talent acquisition, onboarding, leadership development, engagement, retention, and offboarding, aligning with Knife River's business goals.

* Provide Expert HR Guidance - Act as a strategic advisor on complex, sensitive HR…