HR Manager

Job

As part of the Ash Grove family of companies, we are one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. We operate 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Our forward‑thinking approach combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers.

• 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!

The HR Manager is an on‑site, hands‑on, collaborative HR partner to business leaders and employees. The incumbent is responsible for localized management and delivery of HR operations and programs such as policy interpretation and compliance, talent acquisition and onboarding, orientation, employee and labor relations, record maintenance, required reporting and analysis, leave administration, employee development and performance, compensation. The position requires a nuanced approach to assessing and anticipating opportunities to act as an effective influencer and manager of culture and change.

The HR Manager models the successful formation of partnerships across the business to deliver value‑added service and programs that reflect the business objectives of the organization. They maintain an effective level of professional competency, business literacy and business mid‑range plans including its culture and competition.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines
• Collaborates and aligns with centralized HR methods and programs for benefits, compensation, talent acquisition, learning and development, rewards, payroll
• Seeks synergies and alignment with organizational process and policies. Maintains local practices and policies in an organized way as directed.
• Manages Leaves of Absence, Workers Compensation, FMLA, and ADA Accommodations including record maintenance and coordination with outside agencies and vendors.
• Administers affirmative action plan and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion at the location.
• Ensures job descriptions are updated annually and provides local and regional salary information to assist management in determining appropriate rates of pay.
• Manages employee‑relations issues including discipline methods and arbitration. Manages union locations contract negotiations/interpretations, grievances, arbitration, and related labor‑relations issues. Works with the Director of Employee and Labor relations for guidance when necessary. Investigates and maintains documentation of employee complaints (ADR) and participates in EEOC and employee complaint meetings.
• Guides leaders through performance management activities such as disciplinary reviews and terminations. Documents appropriate information throughout the performance management process. Mitigates risk and escalates to the HR Director when appropriate.
• Supports continuous learning and development through training, performance goal setting and reviews, succession planning
• Models and promotes teamwork and company values.
• Coordinates local employee special events such as open houses, location cookouts, and picnics.
• Maintains accurate employee recording using Human Resources Information System and local methods for payroll, vacation schedules, and records absences, and tardiness. Works with our third‑party vendor to coordinate employee leaves and ensures the HRIS system is accurate and up to date based on leave information. Processes retirement paperwork.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• A minimum of 5 years in a progressive human resource position with supervisory experience.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to think critically, make decisions and solve problems with timeliness, high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize…