Regional HR Director

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Ash Grove Cement seeks a Regional Director of Human Resources to build a high-engagement culture across its regional operations. This onsite full-time role in Overland Park KS oversees plant HR leaders, ensures regulatory compliance, drives talent management and employee relations, and partners with leadership to advance safety. Requires a bachelor’s in HR or related field, 10+ years in HR leadership, SHRM credentials preferred, strong HRIS and budget management skills, and up to 25% travel. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable wins in engagement and turnover reduction, highlight DEI and safety achievements, and submit online with a focused cover note that reflects our family culture and safety focus.

Job ID: 519864

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:  

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 
• Training Provided 
• 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

Summary:

The Regional Director of Human Resources develops a high-engagement culture to help drive business success and build relationships with business partners in a collaborative environment. This position supports their respective region within the company. The position serves as the HR management expert providing leadership, communications, and oversight to ensure that the business is in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. The Regional Director of Human Resources coaches and mentors the plant HR Managers to continue to be integral business partners providing a high level of customer service throughout the organization

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines and participates in meetings.
• Supports talent management strategy, identifies leadership competencies, conducts gap analysis, and collaborates with the leadership team to develop a talent pipeline.
• Coordinates and organizes annual Talent Review/Succession Planning process and materials.
• Works with the leadership team to ensure effective initiatives to support engagement, inclusion and diversity, and continuous improvements.
• Provides coaching and support in the creation and execution of Individual Development Plans.
• Oversees employee relations issues (terminations, performance issues, complaints, lawsuits, discrimination, conflict, counseling, etc.) and counsels employees and managers.
• Supports and implements staffing strategies with Talent Acquisition Manager to attract top talent, improves bench strength, and markets company as an "Employer of Choice."
• Establishes credibility and rapport with stakeholders ranging from hourly employees to executives.
• Acts as a change agent throughout the organization, promotes teamwork and interface with all employees on a continual basis.
• Trains staff on topics such as job interviews, performance reviews, harassment, alcohol and drug policy, etc.
• Supports and implements leadership development training programs throughout the organization.
• Manages the HR department budget.
• 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 4 Year - Bacehlor's Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or comparable discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduate Degree preferred
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
• Minimum 10 years ofexpereince in Human Reources,Talent Management, Leadership capacity or related field. 
• Ability to simultaneously and effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to inspire and develop staff
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
• Ability to lead, direct and manage organizations, programs and people
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Ability to be friendly and service-oriented
• Knowledge of HRIS system.
• Ability to use computer programs to input, store, and retrieve data as well as to generate reports and documentation used in related projects.
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to coordinate and develop innovative strategies and recommendations for initiating and establishing goals
• Ability to get work done through others using effective influencing skills, delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.
• International and Domestic Travel up to 25% 

Compensation:

• Compensation: $151,400.00 - $185,100.00 USD
• Eligible for yearly bonus 

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

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.